Ingredients

How to make it

  • Sprinkle yeast into a small bowl and pour the warm water on it.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes, then stir to dissolve.
  • Mix flour, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center and pour in yeast/water mixture.
  • Using a wooden spoon, incorporate some of the flour into the water--just enough to form a soft paste. (Don't try to completely incorporate--there should be quite a bit of dry flour left at this point.)
  • Cover bowl with a towel and leave until frothy and risen, about 20 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, pumpkin, oil, egg, and salt.
  • Add to the risen flour mixture and combine thoroughly.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until the dough is pliable. (If it's too wet, keep adding flour in small amounts.)
  • Let dough rest 2-3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lightly oil the bowl, put the dough in it and re-cover with the towel.
  • Let dough rise in a warm place until it has tripled in size, 2-3 hours. Punch down dough, knead it a bit more, and cut it into two equal pieces.
  • Cut each of the two pieces into three equal pieces (You should have 6 total pieces at this point).
  • Roll each piece into a straight rope.
  • Braid three ropes together and repeat so that you end up with two braided loaves.
  • Sprinkle baking sheets with a little cornmeal, or line them with parchment paper.
  • Place loaves on the sheets, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  • Glaze loaves with extra beaten egg. Bake at 350° F for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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  • minitindel 14 years ago
    wow i love this one too im coming to your house lol you always have such great recipes !!! thanks

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    chefelaine ate it and said...
    I love making different kinds of breads, Midge. If I could give you 50 forks, I would!!!!! :+D
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