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How to Make Chef John's Pumpkin Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Chef John's kitchen, where we are always looking for new and exciting ways to incorporate seasonal ingredients into our recipes. With autumn in full swing, there is no better time to indulge in the flavors of pumpkin, and what better way to enjoy it than with a warm, delicious loaf of pumpkin bread? This recipe is a personal favorite of mine, and I am excited to share it with you today. Whether you are baking for a holiday gathering or simply craving a cozy treat, this pumpkin brea...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 17 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 18 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Generously cover a sheet pan with cornmeal.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 402mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 87mg

    Categories

    Baking recipes
    Dessert recipes
    Quick bread recipes
    Fall recipes
    Pumpkin recipes