Pumpkin-shaped bread - the perfect fall decor! 🍂🥖
This is the definition of a festive loaf! 🎃🍞 Full YouTube tutorial up on our channel now 😊
You’ll need:2 tsp instant yeast (or 2.25 tsp active dry, or 17.5g fresh)300 ml (1 1/4 cups) warm water3/4 tbsp sugar1 1/2 tsp salt100g (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) whole wheat flour300g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose or bread flourNeutral oilButcher’s twine
Instructions:
1. Mix the yeast with the warm water and sugar. Let bloom 5–10 mins, or move on immediately if using instant yeast.
2. Add the salt and both flours. Stir until you have a shaggy dough.
3. Cover and rest 30 mins, then do a set of “stretch and folds.” Repeat after another 30 mins, then rest 15 mins.
4. Pre-shape into a ball, seam-side down, and let rest 10 mins. Meanwhile, soak 4 long pieces of butcher’s twine in oil.
5. Final shape the dough into a tight ball. Lay out the twine in a star pattern, place the dough on top, and tie to create 8 sections.
6. Cover and chill in the fridge for 20 mins while the oven preheats to 230 C or 450 F with a Dutch oven inside (or a tray for steam). If using a tray, boil some water.
7. Score along each section, then bake: in a Dutch oven for 20 mins covered, 5–10 uncovered or on a tray with steam for about 20-25 mins - pour the boiling water in as soon as the bread goes in the oven.
8. Cool completely, cut away the twine, and enjoy your pumpkin bread! 🎃✨
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