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Chef John's Pumpkin Bread

By Chef John • Yeast Bread • Cuisine?
4.80 Prep: 10m Cook: 50m
Ingredients:
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
  • 1 tablespoon warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
  • ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons cornmeal, or as needed
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025