Braided Pumpkin Bread

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4.9

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Rising Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    1 loaf

  • Calories

    2391 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

Braided Pumpkin Bread

This beautiful braided pumpkin bread is a soft yeast-based bread that's subtly sweet and perfect to serve with soups and stews.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water 100-110℉
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup warm milk 100-110℉
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
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Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast in 2 tablespoons warm water.
  2. Add the 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup warm milk, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 large egg2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Stir or mix on low until well combined.
  3. Gradually add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing after each addition, until a soft dough forms. You may need between 3 1/2 to 4 cups of flour depending on the humidity and moisture in the pumpkin puree.
  4. Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface or with a stand mixer using a dough hook for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about 18 inches long. Lay the three ropes side by side on a lightly greased baking sheet. Pinch the ropes together at one end and braid them. Once braided, pinch the other end to seal.
  7. Cover the braided dough with a clean towel and let it rise again for 30 minutes, or until it has puffed up.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the braided dough with the lightly beaten egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  9. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1loaf Calories 2391kcal (120%) Carbohydrates 385g (128%) Protein 67g (134%) Fat 64g (98%) Saturated Fat 35g (175%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 504mg (168%) Sodium 1152mg (48%) Potassium 1353mg (39%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 40219IU (804%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 323mg (32%) Iron 26mg (144%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2391 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1loaf
Calories 2391kcal 120%
Carbohydrates 385g 128%
Protein 67g 134%
Fat 64g 98%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 504mg 168%
Sodium 1152mg 48%
Potassium 1353mg 29%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 40219IU 804%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 323mg 32%
Iron 26mg 144%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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