Pumpkin is the flavor of Fall but it can be savored anytime of the year.

Using pumpkin and spices in a brioche results in a really interesting combination.

The pumpkin adds moisture and texture to the brioche while enhancing the flavor in along with the spices.

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What is the pumpkin & spices purée ratio to add?

First you will need to cook down the pumpkin purée to a paste with similar consistency to tomato paste and add the spices.

After cooling down, you can add a weight equivalent to half the weight of the flour used to make the brioche dough.

1st make the brioche dough until you get a smooth ball. 2nd add in the pumpkin mixture and knead until all is well incorporated.

Follow along with the rest of the brioche recipe.

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What about having a little more fun with it? 

Pumpkin is a central ingredient in Fall baking and by adding other typical flavors you can up level your brioche even more during ths season.

Try the following pairings:

• Pumpkin spice brioche with maple syrup icing - mix icing sugar, maple syrup and a bit of water together to make a delicious icing for your brioche.
• Pumpkin spice brioche with chocolate chips - Add dark chocolate chips to your brioche to make it more decadent.
• Pumpkin spice and bacon brioche with maple bacon icing - add bacon bits in the brioche dough after kneading and top the bake brioche with maple icing and more bacon bits to have an amazing sweet and salty treat that is perfect for the season.

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• Caramel is also a amazing pairing like in this pumpkin praline brioche:

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What about storage?

Pumpkin brioches can be stored the same way as regular brioches, in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.

Of course like any bake goods, it is best eaten the same day you baked them. And of course, like any brioche you can delight yourself with French toasts made with days dry old brioche.

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