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Pumpkin Challah

Deliciously Easy Pumpkin Challah for Cozy Fall Days

A must-try Pumpkin Challah recipe that delivers unforgettable flavor and festive delight for any fall gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • kitchen scale

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 5.75 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 690g
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar 99g
  • 2.25 teaspoons Instant Yeast 7g
  • 1.5 teaspoons Table Salt 9g
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Water Lukewarm, 227g
  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin Purée 113g
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil 50g
  • 1 Large Egg

For the Egg Wash

  • 1 Large Egg, beaten With 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Challah

  • Prepare the Flour Mixture: Combine the flour with sugar, instant yeast, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk together water, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, and egg until well combined.
  • Mix Dough: Pour wet ingredients into flour mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead the Dough: Knead the dough for about 6 minutes, gradually adding remaining flour.
  • First Rise: Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for about 2 hours.
  • Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Shape the Dough: Divide the dough into two pieces and roll out one into a rectangle.
  • Roll and Lengthen: Roll the dough to form a long, uniform rope and seal the seam.
  • Coil the Dough: Transfer the shaped dough to the baking sheet and coil it loosely.
  • Second Rise: Cover the shaped loaves and let them rise for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat and Brush: Preheat the oven and brush the loaves with egg wash.
  • Bake the Pumpkin Challah: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool Before Slicing: Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, allow the loaves to rise until puffy and use a kitchen scale to measure flour accurately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, Bread Recipe, cozy baking, Fall, Pumpkin Challah
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