Chef John's Pumpkin Bread

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Ingredients

• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
• 1 tablespoon warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
• ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch pumpkin pie spice
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 teaspoons cornmeal, or as needed