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Pumpkin Challah

Delicious Pumpkin Challah: A Cozy Twist for Fall Baking

Savor the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Challah, a cozy bread with a subtle sweetness and vibrant color, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: Breads
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 5 ¾ cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Ensures a soft, fluffy texture.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Instant Yeast Helps the dough rise.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Table Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Infuses warm spice.
  • 1 cup Water Lukewarm, activates yeast.
  • ½ cup Pumpkin Purée Adds moisture and color.
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil Keeps dough tender.
  • 1 large Egg Adds richness.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Beaten with 1 tablespoon water for wash.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • measuring cups
  • Kitchen scale
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Challah
  1. Prepare the flour by weighing out 630g or measuring 5 ¼ cups.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: whisk together water, pumpkin purée, oil, and egg.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough for 6 minutes with a mixer or 10 minutes by hand.
  6. Let it rise at room temperature for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Prepare a baking sheet by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  8. Shape the dough by deflating, dividing, and rolling it into rectangles.
  9. Create logs by rolling the dough from one edge tightly.
  10. Lengthen the logs into 24” ropes.
  11. Shape loaves by coiling the logs on the baking sheet.
  12. Let loaves rise for about 1 hour covered with greased plastic wrap.
  13. Preheat the oven to 350°F (about 180°C).
  14. Apply egg wash with a brush on the risen loaves.
  15. Bake the loaves for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
  16. Cool the loaves on a rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 520IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover Pumpkin Challah in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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