Pumpkin
bread is a seasonal bread made using the
prepared innards of a pumpkin. The addition
of pumpkin to bread dough makes it retain
more moisture, and become much more dense
and porous after baking. Most pumpkin
breads are much sweeter and rich than
traditional breads, and use aromatic spices
to enhance their flavor.
The first makers of pumpkin bread were
Native Americans. Pumpkins grow naturally
in North America, and were a much appreciated
discovery for early colonists, especially
because they grow well in cooler climates.
The natives also taught the colonists
how to use the pumpkin to make material
for weaving, and how it could be preserved
through drying.
Pumpkin bread is usually served as a
seasonal treat in the fall or early winter,
and is often topped with ice cream or
other dairy products. It is commonly made
at home with canned pumpkin, but should
be eaten quickly because it does not store
well at room temperature. This bread does
store well when frozen and sealed in an
air-tight wrapper or container.
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