No Knead Pumpkin Yeast Bread

Total Time: 12 hrs 55 mins Preparation Time: 12 hrs Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain pumpkin puree
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1 tablespoon lukewarm water
• 1/4 teaspoon dry active yeast
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• cornmeal, as needed

Recipe

• 1 mix the pumpkin puree, water, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in flour one half cup at a time until a sticky dough forms. do not knead the dough, as it's too sticky and messy.
• 2 once mixed, cover the bowl with a towel, and leave out for 12 to 16 hours.
• 3 flour a work surface well, gently turn the dough out of the bowl onto the floured surface. flour your hands and pat down into a square shape. fold each corner to the center, then fold the edges under until you have the desired round or oblong shape. generously sprinkle cornmeal on a baking sheet about twice the size of the loaf. the dough will stick unless you put a good amount down on the pan. transfer loaf to the pan, folds are facing down. sprinkle the top with flour.
• 4 place a clean, dry towel over the loaf, and allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours in a warm spot. place a pie pan half-filled with water at the bottom of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees f. remove the towel from the dough in the baking sheet, and make a 1/2-inch deep incision across the top of the loaf with a sharp knife. bake on the middle rack for 50 - 55 minutes. allow to cool on a rack before slicing.