Picture-Perfect Pumpkin-Sunflower Bread

Recipe for Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread: bakewith.us/PumpkinSunflowerH...
Martin is back to show off the perfect bread for the holidays - an impressive-looking loaf that's easier than it looks! With a decorative shape (known as épis de blé) that emulates sheaves of wheat, these crusty, fall-flavored loaves are the perfect centerpiece for a dinner table. Nutty sunflower seeds lend a hearty texture to the interior of the bread and coat the exterior for extra crunch. The warm, savory spices in the dough and the crust make this bread irresistible on its own, yet subtle enough to accompany nearly any meal.
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Credits
Host: Martin Philip
Producer: Tucker Adams
Chapters
0:00-0:40: Introduction to Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread
0:41-3:14: Make the Preferment
3:15-6:47: Make and Rest the Dough
6:48-10:34: Pre-Shape and Rest the Dough
10:35-12:53: Prepare the Seed Crust
12:54-15:50: Shape the Loaves
15:51-17:28: Roll Loaves in Seed Crust
17:29-19:42: Snip the Loaves into Epi de Ble Shape
19:43: Bake and Enjoy Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread!

[@matthewmorgan2975]

Martin’s bread baking tutorials are perfection 👌🏻 I could watch and “learn” all day! Bravo 👏🏻

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Thank you for baking along with us, Matthew 🧡Q -🍮Nicole

[@ropro9817]

Just looking at the final product, I would have been too intimidated to even try this, but Martin's great instruction and the way this video was produced makes me feel like I can! Hoping to try this at least once over the holidays. ❤

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're glad this video could inspire you! Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@anitavela-johnson1757]

I made this for our Christmas table and it was so flavorful! Goes great with a ham. This is something I never would have tried to make but the video was so well done it gave me the confidence to try. I very much appreciated to way Martin explained the process - first with words as he performed the shaping and seeding of one loaf, the actions with the music (no words) on the second. Made it so much easier to follow. Bravo on a great video!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Thank you for sharing your kind words, Anita, and your experience of baking with us. 🤍🤍 It's a joy to see your confidence rise and then know you enjoyed your loaf so much 😄 -🥐Lily

[@Pimsphere]

Such a good tutorial; Martin is an excellent teacher, giving very detailed step by step instructions, useful tips and words of encouragement! Great video production too with overhead shots during shaping to get closet look. Thank you KA team for always putting out good educational contents!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We appreciate your kind words, and for baking with us! What's something you've learned recently from our videos? 😊 -🥐Lily

[@Jerry-ib1ng]

I made the bread. It definitely will be baked again. The tutorial helped immensely.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're so happy to hear it! -👩‍🍳Kat

[@lindacoffin5110]

Trust me. It is going to be O.K.! I am so glad I found King Arthur Flour!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

It's a joy to be here for you, Linda 😊 -🥐Lily

[@jordon628]

This guy is wonderfully skilled. Amazing 🥖

[@MountaintopKitchen]

Can’t wait to try this! As I make it, I’ll wear my King Arthur cap that I got in Norwich this past summer! 🥖

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Perfect 😍 We're excited to bake this with you! -🥐Lily

[@davidtamarkin574]

Yesssss, this is gorgeous.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Gourd-geous, even 🙂 -🍮Nicole

[@madelineS98789]

That looks amazing. You always make it look so easy, can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you!

[@loganwrider]

Martin is the best. Thank you.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Happy baking, Logan! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@loganwrider]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany 🙏 Morgan. Keep being outstanding.

[@jacobdikelsky3875]

Thanks for the vegan ideas!! I’ll try this as an epi, but I might also try it as sandwich rolls.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're glad you're excited to give this one a whirl, Jacob! Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@kathrynmoll86]

Amazing outcome! 🤩🤓

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

It wheatly is! 🤭 -🥐Lily

[@robwill2116]

Could you sub almonds for sunflower seeds ?​@@KingArthurBakingCompany

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Yes! Sunflower seed or even pepitas will work well! -🥐Lily

[@robwill2116]

We don't like sunflower seed b u t we do like almond and I have slivers almond on hand wondering if they would substitute forcthe sunflower well or not

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Oh, I understand now - thank you for clarifying 😊 Yes! Almonds would work, too! -🥐Lily

[@rubywatson1144]

Always wonderful ideas and recipes! ❤

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We'd loaf to know what you think about this recipe, Ruby 🧡 Happy baking! -🍮Nicole

[@user-ml1tc1co7n]

What can I substitute the whole wheat flour for? I only have AP and bread for and I don't want to drive to the supermarket just for one ingredient

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi, Katrina! We understand that tiny, yet great, set-back upon prepping. Good news - no need for the trip! Substituting the whole wheat flour for all bread flour will be best, though even all all-purpose would work, as well! The differences will be the tangy taste will be less, and the preferment will need additional time to ferment; these are due to the lower protein-content of bread flour vs whole wheat flour. (There's more information about that here! www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2012/04/05/make-your-own-sourdough-starter) We'd loaf to know how your bake goes! 😊 -🥐Lily

[@tonigomes4251]

What can I substitute for pumpkin

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hey, Toni! Sweet potato, kabocha, or butternut squash are great substitutes! Let us know what you choose and bake 🙌 -🥐Lily

[@Jerry-ib1ng]

Do you mean Kabocha squash instead of kombucha which is a fermented drink. kombucha is a liquid with no solids @@KingArthurBakingCompany

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Oops, thanks for catching that slip of the finger! We've fixed it. 😊 -👩‍🍳Kat

[@Tangentbord58]

4'500 likes and 2'400 dislikes, what did he do wrong bro??

[@laineelou6235]

I didn't think the effort was worth the result. I liked the flavor, so will use the seasonings and sunflower seeds in a simple loaf next time.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Entirely fair. Thanks for giving it a go! 😊 -👩‍🍳Kat