Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Pumpkin Pie Brioche and Ebelskivers, Healthy Bread in Five Minutes A Day


I am a member of the Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day google group, and the first bonus assignment was to make this fabulous seasonal brioche- the deadline has passed, but I decided to go ahead and make it anyway and I'm glad I did. You may want to make this delicious bread for your table as well, Pumpkin Pie Brioche.

The Pumpkin Pie Brioche recipe was available on the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day web site, but has now be removed. You can access it from Michelle's blog {Big Black Dog} who has permission from the authors of HBinFive, Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois. The changes I made in the original recipe were made because I live at a high altitude. I took the suggestions that were made in the book -- they worked beautifully. Here are the changes: 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon yeast, 1 rounded tablespoon kosher salt, and 2 rounded tablespoons vital wheat gluten.

The dough has a wonderful consistency and I found it easy to work with. I absolutely had to make a brioche, which will find it's self turned into french toast in the morning, but decided that pumpkin ebelskivers would be just the thing to best use this flavorful dough and they worked like a charm.

Christmas brunch at my house finds me making ebelskivers, it's been a tradition as long as any of my children can remember. These delicate puff pancakes can be quite delicious but unfortunately a bit of a time eater as well. This Pumpkin Pie Brioche dough worked out famously to cut down in the time area because I was able to make the pinch balls and set them out to rise and then cook them up quickly. I may have to think about mixing this into my menu this year. It is a winner recipe served with nutmeg syrup and orange butter.
When I make ebelskivers I use a cast iron pan. I love cast iron. It cooks these cute little pancakes evenly and perfectly light brown. I put the cast iron in a hot oven for about 15 minutes before I'm ready to cook to get the pan nice and hot. Once it's hot, place it on the stove top on a low setting. Put a little canola oil in the bottom of each round cup and place one of the risen pinched balls carefully into each hole. Watch them attentively until you get an idea of how quickly they will cook. You need to have a tool to turn with, I've used everything from a bamboo skewer to tongs. This year I have a set of new tools that I picked up at Williams-Sonoma made by Littledeer. They made quick work of lifting and flipping the delicate little babies. They were a bargain at $12. Once the ebelskivers are done, sprinkle them with powder sugar, serve and and watch them disappear.


22 comments:

  1. I just started making ebelskivers and I love the ebelskivers turners! I could sure use a set of those!

    Gorgeous photos and such an interesting and unique variation! Love it!

    The HBinFive Bread Braid is still open if you'd like to link up.

    Michelle

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  2. Looks really good! I need to invest in some cast iron muffin pans - cast iron is great!

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  3. I am thinking about joining this group too. I put the book on my Christmas list. Your ebelskivers sound wonderful!

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  4. Barbara, yes please join it would be grand to have you in the group! Your expertise would be perfect for this.

    Michelle thanks for starting the google group- it has been so rewarding already and it hasn't officially begun!

    Drew I'm with you, I need to get some muffin pans as well . . . put that on the Christmas list.

    Becky, Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  5. This is truly fantastic and so inventive! I've been wanting to try the dough in an aebleskiver pan and just never did it! I'm thrilled that you have and they look fantastic!

    Thanks for the inspiration! Zoë François

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  6. Zoe, Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Your first book is amazing and the more I get into the second I am thrilled with every recipe.

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  7. I love what you did here. So fabulous my friend!

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  8. wow! I can't wait for Christmas to try them!

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  9. Not much I can add to what the others have said - Just wonderful work! I feel like such a slug. :-))

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  10. Wow - Zoe left you a comment. How wonderful! The ebelskiever look wonderful - great job!

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  11. Wow! Those look amazing! Maybe I should stop by Christmas morning too :)

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  12. I love these. How neat this is, and that your children have always had these. You have some lucky kids. I need to use my pan more.

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  13. I have never had an ebelskiver...but have always wanted to try one! How gorgeous...I am so inspired by your ebelskivers and your gorgeous loaf :D

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  14. oooohhh these are pretty and sound so good! wow. i sold out of those pans within my first 2 months of my shop. peole love them! great post.

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  15. Hi there, thanks so much for visiting my blog and the lovely comment, but i must say, your blog is FAB daaaahling!!!!!! What a droolworthy recipie. I must buy myself one of those special pans. I need these little donutty thingys :) :) :)
    Have a fantastic weekend. *kisses* HH

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  16. wow i adore these so creative what a neat bog you have

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  17. Oh my! These look and sound fantastic! Your new turning tool is pretty nifty.

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  18. These sound decadent! thanks for sharing :)

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  19. What I most love when someone leaves a comment on my blog, is that I can click and see what they're all about. I LOVE your blog! As you can see, I'm suddenly infatuated with yeast dough. I've been eyeballing that book for some time. I have an Ebelskiver pan that I have used once. (Hangs head in shame). Did I miss your recipe for the Ebilskivers? Oh, and brioche is on my list of "must try". Brilliant idea on using the pan. I'm definitely queueing this recipe up high on my list. I will let you know when I make it!
    Your new follower,
    Debby

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  20. Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm loving yours! I'm definitely going to start following. The story behind the table runner is so sweet!

    I've been debating whether I should get an abelskivver pan...I may have to just to make these!

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