Gypsy Pumpkin bread Recipe

How to make it

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• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the pumkin
• Simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until the pumkin is tender
• Drain well, reserve the liquid
• Sieve the pumpkin into a bowl and beat to a puree
• Cool until just warm, and then mix with the flour and salt
• Dissolve the yeast in 6 tablespoons of the cooking liquid and leave in a warm place for about 10 minutes until frothy
• Pour into the flour mixture and mix well to form a firm dough
• If the mixture is too dry add a little more cooking liquid
• Knead well until smooth, place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours
• Knock back the dough, knead lightly, and shape into ball
• Cover with lightly oiled plastic wrap and leave for about 1 hour until well risen
• Preheat the oven to 425F
• Using a sharp knife make a circular incision around the top of the ball about 2 inches from the edge
• Place on a baking tray and cook for 45-50 minutes until deep golden and cooked through.