The other day, I had half a squash to use and I wanted to make a slightly funky bread with it! So I tried creating a squash bread with sunflower seeds. And we loved it! It adds a lot of softness and a little sweet taste. This bread has a tighter and more "brioche-like" crumb compared to others, so I especially recommend it for breakfast! Toasts on this bread are delicious 😍
Mix the instant yeast in warm water to rehydrate it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the squash puree and water with the yeast. Knead the dough by hand for a few minutes to achieve a smooth and slightly sticky texture.
Cover the container with a clean, damp cloth. And let the dough rise at room temperature for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Divide the dough in half and form two round loaves (you can lightly flour your hands to make it easier to shape). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a brush, moisten the loaves with water and sprinkle them with sunflower seeds. With a sharp knife or a razor blade, score the top of the loaves to create a slashing (it can be a cross, just a line, whatever you like, so the loaves rise more evenly). Let the dough rest at room temperature for an additional hour.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F) and place a dish filled with water on the bottom rack.
Place the breads on the top rack of the oven for approximately 20 minutes of baking time.
Remove the dish filled with water from the oven and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. The crust should be nicely golden!
Mix the instant yeast in warm water to rehydrate it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the squash puree and water with the yeast. Knead the dough by hand for a few minutes to achieve a smooth and slightly sticky texture.
Cover the container with a clean, damp cloth. And let the dough rise at room temperature for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Divide the dough in half and form two round loaves (you can lightly flour your hands to make it easier to shape). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a brush, moisten the loaves with water and sprinkle them with sunflower seeds. With a sharp knife or a razor blade, score the top of the loaves to create a slashing (it can be a cross, just a line, whatever you like, so the loaves rise more evenly). Let the dough rest at room temperature for an additional hour.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F) and place a dish filled with water on the bottom rack.
Place the breads on the top rack of the oven for approximately 20 minutes of baking time.
Remove the dish filled with water from the oven and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. The crust should be nicely golden!