Pumpkin Easter Bread
Description
The baking is simple and quick. Delicious and fluffy Easter breads, where the taste of pumpkin is barely noticeable. Plus, you can bake these breads without eggs, which is perfect for those who cannot consume eggs for health reasons. And don't worry that they'll turn out "pale." If your pumpkin isn't very bright, you can add saffron to the dough. The recipe for pumpkin Easter bread is easy; the most important thing is getting the right amount of flour. I hope this photo-illustrated pumpkin Easter bread recipe will be useful to you, and your holiday will be accompanied by delicious baked goods. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the pumpkin and remove the inner fibers with seeds. Cut into small cubes and sprinkle with sugar. Use sugar from the amount indicated in the recipe.
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Step 2
When the pumpkin releases its juice, simmer it over low heat until cooked.
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Step 3
Mash the cooled cooked pumpkin through a sieve into a puree.
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Step 4
Dissolve dry yeast with a spoonful of sugar in warm milk. After some time, it should rise and form a foamy layer like this.
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Step 5
Mix the pumpkin purée, salt, remaining sugar, vanilla sugar, melted butter, and yeast mixture. If you have decided to bake the kulich with eggs, add them as well.
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Step 6
Now gradually add the sifted flour and knead the dough. If you're baking with eggs, you'll need slightly more flour than specified in the recipe. Also, the amount of flour depends on the flour itself and on how liquid your pumpkin puree turned out. The dough should be elastic and soft, but not sticky to the hands. Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise.
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Step 7
Now prepare the candied fruits and raisins. Cut the candied fruits into small pieces. The raisins should be poured over with boiling water for about 10 minutes, then drain the water and dry the raisins. Lightly coat both the candied fruits and raisins with flour so they adhere better to the dough.
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Step 8
Grease the baking pans with oil. When the dough has risen, add the prepared raisins and candied fruits, and knead well. Fill the pans halfway with dough, then place them in a warm spot and let the dough rise.
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Step 9
The dough in the pans has risen, so let's start baking!
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Step 10
Bake the kulich in the oven at 180 degrees. When the kulich turns golden brown, check for doneness using a wooden toothpick. It should come out dry. Once baked, cool the kulich and decorate with icing.