Yeasted Pumpkin Bread

Name: Yeasted Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional); 2 - 4 tablespoons molasses (depending on how sweet you like your bread); 1 cup canned pumpkin; 3 cups all purpose flour (or 3 cups whole wheat flour with 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten)

7 ingredients

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon yeast
1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional)
2 - 4 tablespoons molasses (depending on how sweet you like your bread)
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 cups all purpose flour (or 3 cups whole wheat flour with 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten)

Directions

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