Ingredients

• 2 cups - Whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup - Pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp - Cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp - Active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup - Luke warm water
• 3 tbsp - Olive oil
• 1 tsp - Salt
• 1/2 tsp - Sugar
• 1/2 tsp - Red chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp - Dry parsley leaves
• 1 tbsp - Chopped coriander leaves
• Few sesame seeds

How to Make Herbed Pumpkin Whole Wheat Bread

• Add the active dry yeast to the lukewarm water, with sugar and salt.
• Keep in a warm place for 5 minutes, until the yeast turns foamy.
• Meanwhile mix together the whole wheat flour, red chilli flakes, cumin seeds, chopped coriander leaves, dry parsley leaves in a large bowl.
• Add, gradually the foamy yeast, pumpkin puree, warm water (if needed) and olive oil.
• Knead into a soft and stiff dough.
• Grease a bowl and place the dough, keep aside for 2 hours in a warm place.
• Preheat the oven to 350F, line a baking sheet over a baking tray, grease loaf mould with olive oil.
• Punch the dough down, knead well and form a loaf.
• Brush the top with oil and sprinkle some sesame seeds.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown.
• Cool completely and serve with spreads, soups or cheese.
• Recipe Courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipes.