YEASTED PUMPKIN BREAD

YEASTED PUMPKIN BREAD image

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon yeast
1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional)
2 - 4 tablespoons molasses (depending on how sweet you like your bread)
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 cups all purpose flour (or 3 cups whole wheat flour with 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten)

Steps:

1. Dissolve the yeast into the water. Stir in the salt, optional caraway seed and molasses. Add in the pumpkin and stir. 2. Next, add the flour and knead for 5-8 minutes. 3. Rise until double in an oiled bowl covered with a damp towel in a warm place. 4. Punch down the dough and give it about 4 more kneads. Shape it into an oiled loaf pan. Cover with a damp towel and allow to rise until double. 5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 35 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool. Variations: 1. Use brown sugar instead of the molasses. 2. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (instead of the caraway seed.) 3. Stretch the dough into a rectangle and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and roll. Place in a loaf pan and follow with the above directions.