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Pumpkin Challah

Fall-Inspired Pumpkin Challah: Irresistibly Soft & Sweet

Delight in the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Challah, a soft and sweet enriched bread perfect for breakfast or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
First Rise 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Substitute with bread flour for a chewier texture.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a less refined option.
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Active dry yeast can work with slight adjustments.
  • 1 teaspoon Table Salt Kosher salt can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice can be used for a different twist.
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Water Milk can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Purée Fresh, roasted pumpkin works well.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Coconut oil or melted butter can be substituted.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan option.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Wash (beaten with 1 tablespoon water) Substitute with milk for a vegan wash.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Flour surface
  • Baking Sheet
  • Digital thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm water, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, and egg until smooth.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-10 minutes until smooth.
  5. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 2 hours until doubled.
  6. Shape the Dough: Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, shape each into a rectangle.
  7. Prepare for Final Rise: Roll rectangles into ropes, coil on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  8. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Add Egg Wash and Bake: Brush loaves with egg wash, bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool Before Slicing: Let the loaves cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Pumpkin Challah is the perfect centerpiece for your fall gatherings, embodying the warm, inviting flavors of the season!

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