Trial run before Thanksgiving. Used 1 cup canned pumpkin puree that I had frozen. To try for more flavor I sautéed 1 thin sliced red onion and 3 medium cloves fresh minced garlic in 2 Tablespoons butter and 2 Tablespoons Garlic Olive oil. (In place of recipes ¼ Cup butter) Then added to the pan the pumpkin puree , brown sugar, milk (I used lowfat buttermilk), & salt, to warm. Pureed this mixture in food processor, adding room temperature egg slowly to the warm mixture. I needed a total of 4 Cups all purpose flour for a nice kneading consistency. (Pumpkin may have more moisture content?) I also had the extra moisture from the onions, but hoped to balance that by leaving out the initial 2 Tablespoon of water & I just dissolved the yeast into the warm squash mixture before adding the flour. I made 2 smaller braids instead of one large one. Make sure you don't have any air pockets in your ropes when you roll them. Also try not to stretch the ropes as you braid them, or when the loaf rises, some portion of the ropes may get tears in them, detracting from a smooth final look. The rise of the braids went quick & I preheated my oven before baking. Be generous with the egg wash. Next time I'll try the butternut squash as the recipe calls for. Nice mild taste, dense soft inside, fragrant, rich golden color. Sliced beautifully.

Reviewed On: Nov. 22, 2009

My husband goes out of town for 2 weeks on business a few times a year. So, instead of being lonely, I plan healthy home spa-like activities for myself. First, I always make a delicious 1/2 recipe of this healthy soup. It helps clean and balance my system. Then after work, I try to get in some extra exercise, a luxurious tub soak with aromatherapy, mix up a homemade facial, invite a few friends for a movie night, do the nails, play relaxing music after work, tackle some of the clutter, enjoy a good book, and get good sleep. When he's back, I am rested and feeling healthier. I'm ready then to hear about his adventures and take good care of him. Including this soup in a healthy diet is a good way to take care of yoursef for the people you love.

Reviewed On: Nov. 4, 2009

These were so easy to make and very tasty when cooked in homemade chicken soup. After drying the rolled sheets on a clean towel for the specified time, I just cut them into thin strips with a sharp knife and hung over a plastic hanger until no longer sticky. I used half the noodles in the soup and froze the other half. The frozen noodles cooked up just as nicely. A lot easier to make noodles from scratch than I would have imagined. Thanks for the recipe.

Reviewed On: Jun. 28, 2009