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Default Pumpkin No-Knead Bread

..Yes, there is not enough yeast and a little sugar with the yeast would help
the rising process as well

>>> What you'll need . . .
>>>
>>> 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (plain, this isn't a sweet or spiced pumpkin
>>> bread)
>>> 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon tepid water (or a bit more depending)
>>> 1/4 teaspoon dry active yeast
>>> 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
>>> 2 cups bread flour
>>> 1 cup wheat pastry flour
>>> 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
>>> 1/2 cup raw crushed walnuts
>>> 1 generous tablespoon rosemary (I used dried, but am sure fresh would
>>> work wonderfully)
>>>

>>
>>This sounds lovely. I don't usually have pumpkin seeds hanging around.
>>Not
>>hard to get though. The tablespoon of dried rosemary scares me a little.
>>I
>>love rosemary, but it can be rather strong and almost soapy tasting in
>>large
>>amounts.
>>
>>How did you think the tablespoon of rosemary balanced out in the finished
>>product?
>>
>>Lynne

>
> When I make plain bread, I need 3 level teaspoons of dried yeast powder
> for a dough made with 4 cups of flour.
> How is it that your pumpkin bread needs only 1/4 teaspoon of yeast for
> the same amount of flour?
> Is dry active yeast something different from instant dried yeast?
>
> Just curious.
> --
> John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)