Pumpkin Shaped Artisan Bread

Are you in charge of bringing bread/rolls as the side dish for Thanksgiving? Rolls/bread is an important part of any holiday meal! But do you want to bring something that is not only delicious, but also festive!? Then you should definitely make this adorable Pumpkin Shaped Artisan Bread! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Best part, this is a pull apart bread! Makes 10 decent sized “rolls”. It’s easy to make, and you will impress your guests with this creative side dish. I hope you enjoy and love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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Pumpkin Shaped Artisan Bread

Author: The Altered Chef Cuisine: Baked Goods Recipe Keys: A artisan bread B bread C crusty bread D dutch oven H homemade bread N no knead P pumpkin shaped bread R rolls T Thanksgiving T Thanksgiving side dish

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 40 mins Rest Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 10

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Pumpkin Shaped Artisan Bread

Pumpkin Shaped Artisan Bread

Servings

• 2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 3 ¹⁄₄ cup All Purpose Flour (Plus extra for the counter.)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Warm Water
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 Packet of Rapid Rise Yeast (Or active yeast if you do not have rapid, but it will take longer to rise.)
• Olive Oil
• Cinnamon Stick (Or Twisted Pretzel Stick)
• Cooking String/Twine

Instructions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water together. While this is setting, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Slowly pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until fully mixed.

2. Add the honey, stir well. Let it sit for 2 hours with a towel covering the bowl.

3. Once the 2 hours have passed, place the covered Dutch oven in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees. (No Dutch oven? Use a cast iron pan and cover with foil)

4. Place the dough onto a floured surface. Fold the dough a few times and shape into a round ball.

5. Take the twine and lightly soak in olive oil. Take the twine and place it on the bottom of the dough, in the middle, and wrap the ball of dough 4 times. It should make 8 sections. Tie up top, and cut off access string. Do not tie too tight.

6. Place the dough on a very lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Let the dough sit for 10-15 minutes. Lightly spray the top/sides of the dough with water.

7. Place the parchment paper with the dough on it, in the Dutch oven, cover. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake for 5-8 more minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute. Remove twine, you will have to cut/pull it off. (This will help the bread pull apart easily and be individual servings of 10 “rolls”)

8. Push the cinnamon stick through the top, and it will look like a pumpkin! Best served warm! Do not place in a plastic container or bag, for several hours, or the bread will no longer be crispy.

Keywords: Dutch oven, bread, homemade bread, crusty bread, artisan bread, no knead, pumpkin shaped bread, Thanksgiving side dish, Thanksgiving, rolls,