Description
Pumpkin sourdough bread is a seasonal delight that blends the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with the distinct tang of sourdough. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying during your morning coffee ritual. With hints of sweetness from brown sugar and dried cranberries, every slice offers a delightful taste experience that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether served warm with butter, transformed into French toast, or used as the base for savory sandwiches, this pumpkin sourdough bread is versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g active sourdough starter
- 240 g room temperature water
- 200 g pumpkin puree
- 500 g bread flour
- 10 g coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
Instructions
- Mix together the sourdough starter and water in a mixing bowl. Stir in the pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Incorporate the bread flour until fully mixed, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt over the dough and perform a series of stretch and folds. Repeat this step three times every 30 minutes.
- Combine brown sugar, cranberries, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl; sprinkle over the dough and fold to incorporate.
- Cover tightly and let ferment for 10 to 12 hours at room temperature until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into a loaf on a floured surface, place seam-side down on parchment paper, cover, and rise for another hour.
- Preheat your Dutch oven to 450°F (232°C). Score the top of your loaf before transferring it into the pot.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg