Roast Pumpkin and Wattle Seed Bread from Margaret River.

[JulieO]

When I saw this bread mentioned this morning in one of the threads, I decided to give it a try to serve with a stew that I was making today.  I decided to make into rolls instead of a loaf so I could freeze easily.  It made 10 dinner sized rolls.

I roasted what I thought would be enough raw pumpkin (300g) but once cooked it only weighed 136g  so I added enough sun dried toms (ones that aren't marinated in oil or vinegar) to make up to the 200g.

I went to get the rest of the ingredients out to discover what I though were wattle seeds were in fact lemon myrtle seeds  so I used the extra ground pepper like Chookie suggested.

I followed the recipe except where you do the kneading after the first proving, I added some grated tasty cheese to knead into the dough.  I weighed it and divided into 10 balls and put on a tray.
After the second rise I baked for about 15 mins, then I turned them onto the rack so the bottom could get more crunchy and baked a further 5-6 mins.

I had one as soon as out the oven and I loved it I must admit.  I had another a bit later with my stew and liked it just as much.

I did brush the tops with melted butter and put on some pumpkin seeds and Nigella seeds, but I found they fell off onto the tray when I moved them so I wouldn't bother next time. (I did enjoy picking at the roasted pumpkin seeds though so they didn't go to waste) 

I have now ordered some wattle seeds and when they arrive I will make another batch of these for sure.  Fantastic recipe Chookie. 

[cookie1]

They look very tasty Julie. Chookie was so clever with this bread. As she tasted it, she and Tenina discussed what was in it and then the clever Chookie recreated it.

[judydawn]

I didn't realise I'd made this one, have no recollection whatsoever what it tasted like.  The rolls look lovely Julie.

[Cornish Cream]

Fabulous bread rolls Julie.

[achookwoman]

Julie, thanks. Just love your adaption.
Must make this again as pumpkins are aplenty.

[JulieO]

Thank you girls and Thank you to Chookie for making up this great recipe (thanks Cookie for pointing that out).  I very rarely eat bread these days so was so thrilled with the flavour of these and I really like having the convenience of having rolls in the freezer for those times.   Once I've made them with the wattle seeds I will report back on what I thought of them. 

[achookwoman]

Thanks again Julie, that will be interesting.