Trinidad Pumpkin Bread

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water, lukewarm
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup mashed pumpkin (or puree)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 - 4 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Combine yeast, water and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in salt and molasses.
  3. Stir in pumpkin and cloves.
  4. Slowly add flour, cup by cup, until the dough becomes stiff enough to knead.
  5. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  6. Place in a large greased bowl.
  7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
  8. Punch down and knead again for a few minutes.
  9. Divide dough in two, and place each piece in a greased 8"x4" loaf pan.
  10. Cover and let rise about 45 minutes more.
  11. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  12. Bake until crust is golden and loaves sound hollow when tapped, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

345 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15g 30% DV
Total Fat 5.6g 7% DV
Carbs 72.4g 26% DV
Fiber 17.7g 63% DV
Sugar 20.2g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9844.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1001.8mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 196.5mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 241.5mg 19% DV
Iron 6.4mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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