Sweet Pumpkin Raisin Bread - Vegan - High Protein

It's that time of year where I want nothing but pumpkin spice and everything nice, which perfectly summarizes this bread.

This sweet, delectable pumpkin bread is reasonably easy to make, and I love that it doesn't need a lot of time to rise. I also love the added twist of having a swirl in the center of each slice, which adds a fun surprise element to it, especially when sharing with family and friends and is a great way to switch things up from staple baked goods, such as cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.

This bread is DELICIOUS when you toast it up and top it with some maple butter - it is seriously the best combination for this bread! It also pairs well with a nice hot cup of tea, especially on those crisp fall mornings.

Lastly (and not surprisingly), I wanted something that packed a bit of protein, and this bread is no exception and packs 13g per slice!

With all of that being said, I truly hope that you enjoy this recipe!

Makes 1 loaf (20 slices of bread)

Ingredients

• 1 & 7/8cups (300 g) flour

• 2 cups (300 g) vital wheat gluten

• 4 tsp (15 g) active dry yeast

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 & 1/2 tsp sugar

• 2 & 1/2 c hot water 110 degrees F, 44 degrees C

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin room temperature

• 1 tsp maple extract

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice

• ~1 cup (70 g) raisins

Directions

1. Grease a 9x5 inch bread loaf pan and set it aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, vital wheat gluten, salt, yeast, and 1 & 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the hot water and the remaining sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Then add the pumpkin, vanilla and maple extract to the liquid mixture and whisk to combine.

4. Slowly add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, gently mixing it as you go. You will eventually need to mix the dough with wet hands, but do not knead; mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

5. Turn the dough out onto a non-stick or lightly floured surface. Using your hands or a dough roller, form the dough into a rectangle that is 1/2 inch thick and as wide as your loaf pan.

6. Sprinkle your pumpkin pie spice evenly across your dough, ensuring that there are no dry spots.

7. Sprinkle the raisins evenly across the dough.

8. Using your hands, carefully roll your dough into a log (like cinnamon roll dough) and place it into the bread pan.

9. Cover your pan with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let sit in a warm place for 30 minutes to rise

10. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit at this time.

11. Remove the covering from the dough and bake the bread for 40 minutes.

12. Once done, allow the bread to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing into it.

13. Enjoy!

Nutritional Breakdown per Serving

Calories: 134
Carbs: 19.1 grams 
Fat: 0.5 grams 
Protein: 13.5 grams