Status: 29.08.2023, 13:00 p.m.
By: Sandra Keck
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If a sourdough bread is too tricky and toast too boring for you, you will definitely find the right balance in the autumnal mare variant with pumpkin.
As the leaves slowly fall from the trees and the air becomes fresher, our taste buds crave savory, warm aromas. That's where pumpkin recipes of all kinds come in handy! Pumpkin tastes delicious in a fruity orzo salad or in a spicy vegetarian pumpkin curry. The classic is probably an Asian pumpkin soup, which goes perfectly with a homemade pumpkin toast bread.
Today, however, it is not 0815 toast bread that is baked, but tried and tested "mares". The bread has a long history and used to be baked mainly on Sundays and holidays. The mare is traditionally made from fine wheat flour and has a soft, juicy crumb, which clearly distinguishes it from other types of bread, both now and then. The use of slightly sweet dough or ingredients such as milk and sugar gives the mare its characteristic taste.
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Here's a simple yet delicious recipe that whipps up an autumnal pumpkin bread, or pumpkin mares, that's great as toast with plum jam or as an accompaniment to savory dishes.
A hearty pumpkin bread is juicier than regular white bread and also has a beautiful color. (Symbolic image) © Shotshop/IMAGO
For a juicy pumpkin mare, you only need a few ingredients:
- Pumpkin mare:
- 500 g wheat flour
- 1 packet of dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 300 g pumpkin puree (from boiled and mashed pumpkin)
- 50 ml neutral vegetable oil (e.g. rapeseed oil)
- 150 ml lukewarm water
This is how easy it is to prepare a quick pumpkin bread at home:
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The pumpkin mare recipe is also suitable for novice bakers, as it is quick and easy to bake. (Symbolic image) © Shotshop/IMAGO
If you prefer a sweeter version of the pumpkin mare, add 150 grams of raisins and two teaspoons of pumpkin spice to the dough.
Have you taken a liking to baking bread? Then a three-ingredient bread without kneading or simple rolls overnight should be next on the "To Bake" list.
Why is it called mares?
The term "mares" for a particular bread or pastry is common in some regions of Germany. The term "mares" is often used to describe different varieties of sweet or slightly sweet white bread. The origin of the word is not clearly established, but there are some theories about it.
A common theory is that the term "mares" is derived from the Middle High German word "stuot", which means "dumpling" or "loaf of bread". This term was changed to "mares" over time.
With this recipe, you can conjure up a wonderfully fragrant and juicy pumpkin mare in no time at all, bringing the taste of autumn to your plate. The combination of the light pumpkin aroma and the fluffy texture of the bread allows you to enjoy the approaching autumn to the fullest.
This article was created with the help of machines and carefully reviewed by editor Sandra Keck before publication.