Indulge in this delicious and healthy recipe for soft & fluffy pumpkin bread. Perfect for fall baking! This moist pumpkin bread will satisfy all your cravings.. This bread combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with a tender texture, making it absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
Lukewarm Water: 70 ml
Dry Yeast: 7 g
Bread Flour: 250 g
Sugar: 30 g
Salt: 1/2 tsp
Powdered Milk: 120 g
Unsalted Butter: 30 g
Pumpkin Paste: 100 g
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast: Dissolve 7 g of dry yeast in 70 ml of lukewarm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 250 g of bread flour, 30 g of sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 120 g of powdered milk. Mix well.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients: Add the activated yeast mixture and 100 g of pumpkin paste to the dry ingredients. Knead until a soft dough begins to form.
4️⃣ Incorporate Butter: Gradually add 30 g of softened unsalted butter. Continue kneading for about 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5️⃣ First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1hours or until it doubles in size.
6️⃣ Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and shape it as desired. Place the shaped dough in a greased baking pan or on a tray.
7️⃣ Second Rise: Cover the shaped dough and let it rise again for 60 minutes.
8️⃣ Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
9️⃣ Cool & Enjoy: Let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for later.
🌟 This pumpkin bread is perfect on its own, with a pat of butter, or even as a base for creative sandwiches!
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