Description
Experience the warmth of autumn with Perfect Dutch Oven Pumpkin Bread, a delectable loaf that embodies the essence of fall. This easy-to-make recipe combines pumpkin puree and warm spices to create a moist, flavorful bread with a crispy crust, thanks to the Dutch oven method. Ideal for cozy evenings, holiday celebrations, or simply as a comforting snack, this pumpkin bread can be enjoyed plain or paired with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re sharing it at gatherings or savoring it over breakfast, each slice promises to deliver a delightful taste of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup cool water (180 g)
- 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (1/4 tsp for overnight rise)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (225 g)
- 3 cups bread flour (425 g)
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine water and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, then gradually add bread flour and salt until combined.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled.
- Preheat your Dutch oven to 450°F (232°C) while the dough rises.
- Shape dough into a ball and let rest on parchment paper for another 30 minutes.
- Carefully place dough into the hot Dutch oven with parchment, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg