This soft, fluffy Pumpkin-Shaped Bread might just be the cosiest bake of the season. Easy to make, fun to shape, and even better to eat, perfect for autumn afternoons at home. Who else loves a seasonal bake? 



This soft and fluffy pumpkin-shaped bread is easy and fun to make and tastes delicious! This is the seasonal autumn bread of your dreams.



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PUMPKIN SHAPED BREAD

Prep time 3-4 hours
Cook time 35 - 40 mins
Serves 6-8

Ingredients
400g bread flour
1½ tsp instant yeast
25g caster sugar
237ml warm water (+15–30ml if needed)
¾ tsp salt
28g softened butter
1 beaten egg
4 × 50cm string pieces

Method
Mix flour, yeast, sugar & warm water. Add salt & butter, knead till smooth.
Let rise 1–1.5 hrs till doubled. Punch down dough, shape into a ball.
Place on baking paper over criss-crossed strings, brush with egg wash.
Tie strings to form pumpkin sections, trim ends. Slash segments, proof 30–45 mins. 
Preheat casserole pot in oven @220°C for 30 mins.
Add dough, bake 20 mins covered, then 15–20 mins uncovered @190°C till golden.
Cool 10–15 mins, then remove strings. Add a cinnamon stick for that cute pumpkin look.