You can serve this delicious bread for any special gathering since it has an elegant golden orange finish with a crisp brown crust to boot.

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
* 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
* 1/4 cup butter, softened
* 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
* 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
* 2-3/4 cups bread flour
* 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

• Put all the ingredients into a bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Choose the Basic Bread setting and set Crust Color and Loaf Size as well if available.
• As the dough mixes, check occasionally and add about 2 tablespoons of water or flour, if needed.
• Makes 1 loaf.