Pumpkin wash, clean, seed and cut the pulp into pieces. Cook in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes. Drain the pumpkin, mash well with a potato masher and let cool
Mix flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, fennel and yeast in a bowl. Add cold pumpkin puree and 150 ml water and knead to a smooth dough. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour
Knead the dough again, form it into a ball and place it on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cover the dough and let it rise again for about 45 minutes until it has risen to double its size
Whisk the egg and spread it on the bread. Cut the surface 3-4 times with a sharp knife. Bake in a preheated oven (electric cooker: 200 °C/ convection oven: 175 °C/ gas: see manufacturer) for approx. 40 minutes. Take out and let cool down. Pickles and cheese taste great with it
waiting time approx. 1 3/4 hours