Chef John's Pumpkin Bread

Yeast Bread - Bread

This no-knead bread is simple to make, and the addition of pumpkin puree makes it perfect for fall.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 17hrs30 mins

Total: 18hrs30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 loaf

Chef John's Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

½ cup canned pumpkin puree

1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)

1 tablespoon warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)

¼ teaspoon active dry yeast

1 ¼ teaspoons salt

1 pinch pumpkin pie spice

3 cups all-purpose flour

plus extra for dusting

2 teaspoons cornmeal

or as needed

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Bread

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together pumpkin puree 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of warm water yeast salt and pumpkin pie spice. Mix in flour with a spatula until the dough is fully mixed and all the flour is moistened. Cover bowl with a damp towel and allow dough to rise for 12-16 hours.

Step 2

Scrape dough onto floured surface with floured spatula; sprinkle dough with more flour. With your fingers press dough out into a rough square about 1 inch thick. Fold all four sides of dough in towards center then turn folded dough over and form into a round loaf.

Step 3

Generously cover a sheet pan with cornmeal.

Step 4

Place loaf on prepared sheet pan with seam sides down dusting top and sides with flour then place a floured towel over dough. Allow to rise until doubled in size about 1-1/2 hours.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and place a pan with 2 inches of water on the bottom rack. Just before baking make a shallow slice (1/2 inch) across top of dough with a sharp knife.

Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven. Turn pan around and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Pumpkin Bread

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 179.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 37.7g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 0.5g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 2385IU 48%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 30%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 92.2mcg 23%

Calcium: 13.1mg 1%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 14.7mg 5%

Potassium: 86.5mg 2%

Sodium: 402.3mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 4.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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