Sweet Pumpkin Yeast Bread [Recipe & Step by Step]

Serving: 6 servings

Equipment

Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
Large bowl
Oven

Ingredients

⅓ cup warm water (warm to the touch, see tips)
1 cup brown sugar divided
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1½ cups all-purpose flour [180 grams]
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup softened butter (at room-temperature) plus ¼ cup to grease the pan
1 large egg whisked
¼ cup raisins
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder

Instructions

1. Proofing the yeast

Combine warm water (finger temperature), and ¾ cup of sugar. Add the yeast and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Let stand for 10 minutes, or until foamy (see notes).

2. Kneading the dough

In the mixer bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
To the flour mixture, add the yeast mixture, pumpkin puree, ¼ cup butter, and egg.
Knead in the mixer using the hook at medium speed for 7-10 minutes. The dough should be supple and smooth. Add the raisins and mix about a minute until the raisins are well incorporated.

3. Rest the dough

Turn off the mixer and place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel.
Let it rest for 40 minutes.

4. Make bread roll

Grease a 6-cup non-stick bundt mold with the remaining butter. Sprinkle the bottom with the sugar, followed by the cinnamon powder.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, and press slightly to release the gas. Make a log and arrange it in the bundt mold to make a ring.
Turn off the mixer and place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel. Let it rest for 40 minutes.
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375 ºF [190 ºC].

5. Baking

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until you poke with a skewer and it comes out clean.

6. Serving

Rest for a few minutes, then remove from the mold and serve.

Cook's notes

Please read this about yeast and bread-making. The water should be as close to 105 ºF [40 º C] as possible and feel neither cold nor hot when you put a finger in it. Too hot and the yeast will die. Too cold, and it will take more time to start doing their work.

Nutrition

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