Starbucks likes to claim ownership of the current “pumpkin spice” fad. Everything from pumpkin spice coffee to pumpkin spice dog snacks is declared in season for fall. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s such a thing as pumpkin spice pumpkin spray.

Of course, Floridians have been cooking up this autumn squash long before there was a Starbucks anywhere near our state.

Pumpkin spice is a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. These spices could certainly jazz up the traditional Seminole Pumpkin Fry Bread, which is surprisingly easy to make. And it would make a surprising addition to your fall menu! Here’s the recipe:

Seminole Pumpkin Fry Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cooked and mashed Seminole pumpkin*
• 1/2 cup milk
• Vegetable oil for frying
• The above “pumpkin spices”, to taste (optional)

Instructions:

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add mashed pumpkin [I’m no cook but I assume this would be cooked or canned pumpkin] and milk, as well as your choice of spices. Knead until dough forms.

Divide into balls, flatten into disks.

Heat oil in a pan, fry dough until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm.

* If you can’t find Seminole pumpkin (it has a unique teardrop shape, is pale yellow or cream-colored with a waxy texture), good substitutes would be butternut or acorn squash.