I just baked 2 loaves of pumpkin bread last Sunday and it was my first time making the puree. I found in the internet this quick method. 1) rinse the pumpkin, 2) cook whole in microwave for 2 minutes on high, 3) take it out and poke it with a fork or icepik all over, 4) cook in the microwave for 4-5 minutes on high, 5) wrap on foil for 5-7 minutes, 6) cut in half, scoop out the seeds and "hair", and scoop the "meat". It all takes like 15 minutes and the puree does not come out watery like with the oven method. Works great and the bread recipe from King Arthur comes out delicious. Thanks for the tip - I'll try it next time. PJH

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