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Pumpkin Egg Braid

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:57:27 -0800
v119.n045.3
* Exported from MasterCook *

                          Bread, Pumpkin Egg Braid

Recipe By     :Sara Mellas
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Low Fat                         Posted
                 Stand Mixer

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/4            tsp  active dry yeast -- (1/4 oz)
   3        tablespoons  warm water -- (110 to 115F)
      1/2           cup  canned pumpkin
   1              large  egg
   2        tablespoons  light brown sugar
   2        tablespoons  butter -- softened
   1           teaspoon  pumpkin pie spice
      1/2      teaspoon  salt
   2               cups  bread flour -- (to 2-1/2C)
                         EGG WASH:
   1              large  egg
   1         tablespoon  water

I developed this bread to celebrate our two favorite holidays, 
Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. Try it with flavored butters, and use 
leftovers for French toast or sandwiches.

Prep: 30 min. + rising
Bake: 20 min.
Makes: 1 loaf (12 slices)

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, 
combine pumpkin, egg, brown sugar, butter, pie spice, salt, yeast 
mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in 
enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 
to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the 
top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until 
doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 
thirds. Roll each into a 16-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking 
sheet and braid. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under.

Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost 
doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F.

For egg wash, in a small bowl, whisk egg and water until blended; 
brush over loaf. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove 
from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Cal 126, Fat 3g, Carb 20g, Sod 129mg, Fiber 1g, Pro 4g

Review: Love the idea of including raisins. Wonderful taste. It was a 
bit dry the first day and definitely dry by the next day. Wonder if 
adding more pumpkin would remedy this???

Review: The bread is a little dryer than I expected with the pumpkin. 
It does have a wonderful aroma that permeates through the entire house.

Review: Made this yesterday and it was wonderful. The aroma was so 
enticing could hardly wait for the bread to cool down enough to be 
able to slice it. Once the slicing began it continued until it was 
all gone. Family loved it. Today made two more loaves, one with 
raisins. Both were terrific!

S(Internet address):
   https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-egg-braid/
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 124 Calories; 3g Fat (23.5% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
41mg Cholesterol; 122mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2019 - 1105