Recipe #202: Pumpkin Roll

Well, I had half a can of pumpkin puree left over from an earlier recipe (found here) and so wanted to see if I could finish it up, so decided to make my first ever pumpkin roll! I realized that it is a lot easier then it looks so don't be shy to try it like I was! :) I used the Libby's recipe and then read up on a couple of tips that maybe helped it go a little smoother!

You need:
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin puree

filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (I didn't do this but would be good to)
6 Tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
some powdered sugar to sprinkle on top

• grease a jelly roll pan then line with wax paper and grease and flour that.
• have a towel and two pieces and wax paper covered with powdered sugar ready
• mix together flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a small bowl
• cream eggs, sugar, and pumpkin then add dry ingredients and mix well.
• pour into jelly roll plan and spread evenly
• bake for 13-15 minutes or until it feels springy when you touch it.
• immediately turn onto one sheet of wax paper and peel off old wax paper
• put a new sheet on top and then roll up
• mix up cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter
• carefully unroll pumpkin and spread filling all around. roll up again and then wrap in plastic wrap
• refrigerate for at least an hour
• before serving sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut in slices

Recipe #128: Pumpkin French Toast

I have some canned pumpkin I am trying to finish up so found this recipe today and decided to make it!

You need:
3 eggs
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
sprinkle of cloves
4 pieces of bread

• mix up the ingredients
• dip bread in the mixture
• cook until brown on both sides
• delicious with a bit of butter and cinnamon and sugar!

Recipe #109: Pumpkin Pancakes

I had some of of the pumpkin puree left so thought that making pancakes would be a marvelous idea! And it was! I got this recipe a while ago from a friend and finally got around to making it!

You need:
1 egg
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup pumpkin
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 cup flour (1/2 whole wheat 1/2 white)
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
sprinkles of nutmeg and cinnamon
2-5 Tbsp milk

• beat egg, yogurt, pumpkin, and butter
• add rest of ingredients
• add milk if too dry (mine was, so I added a little bit of milk and then a little more!)

Tastes great with maple syrup or cinnamon butter! 

Recipe #108: Oatmeal Pumpkin Bread

Fall is upon us, I was pretty excited to make this all week...but then I wasn't sure if  I loved the taste, not pumpkiny enough...
Another great recipe from the Artisan Bread is five minutes a day book!

You need:
1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree
2 cups lukewarm water
11/2 Tbsp yeast
1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
5 Tbsp butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup old fashion oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup rye flour (I did have any so used all whole wheat instead)
4 cups white flour

• Mix together water, yeast, salt, and butter
• add in oatmeal, pumpkin, and flours
• cover and allow to rest for about 2 hours
• refrigerate if not using right away
• When ready to bank... cut off a cantaloupe size piece
• shape into a ball 
• place in a greased loaf pan
• allow to rise for 40 minutes if using right away or 2 hours if dough has been refridgerated
• preheat oven to 350
• place loaf in oven, pour 1 cup hot water in the broiler tray
• bake for 45-50 minutes or until firm.

so here is what the first loaf looked like...

Tastes great with Cinnamon Butter!

The second loaf I rolled it out and sprinkled on some cinnamon and sugar and then about a 1/4 cup of dried cranberries! I am going to take it to school tomorrow to share with my team during our planning. Hopefully it will taste good! :)