Things You'll Need:
Fresh pumpkin seeds
Vegetable oil or cooking spray
Salt
Kitchen knife
Baking sheet
Paper towel
Spatula
Step 1
Separate the seeds of a freshly carved pumpkin from the stringy membrane. Rinse the seeds just until they are free of any membrane matter.
Step 2
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 3
Put the seeds on a paper towel and let them dry for a few minutes.
Step 4
Spray a baking sheet with butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray or brush with a light coating of vegetable oil. Put the seeds on the baking sheet in a single layer, turning to coat lightly with the spray or the oil. Sprinkle the seeds lightly with salt, if desired.
Step 5
Put the baking sheet in the oven. Cook the seeds for 10 to 20 minutes, or until brown and slightly crisp, turning once. Allow to cool before eating.
Step 6
Store seeds in an airtight container.
Tips & Warnings
Pumpkin seeds can be eaten with the outer shell on or off.
For a saltier treat, boil the pumpkin seeds in heavily salted water for ten minutes, then bake them.
Also try additional seasonings on your seeds: cajun seasoning, worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt are some possibilities.
How to Bake Pumpkin Seeds originally published on eHow.com
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