Description
Pumpkin sourdough bread is the perfect blend of autumn flavors and textures, making it a delightful centerpiece for your fall gatherings. This seasonal loaf combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree with the tangy essence of sourdough, enhanced by aromatic pumpkin pie spices and dried cranberries. Its chewy crust and soft interior create a satisfying bite, whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter. Easy to make and ideal for sharing, this recipe yields enough for 10 servings, ensuring everyone can indulge in its warm, inviting aroma and flavor.
Ingredients
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- 100 g active sourdough starter
- 240 g room temperature water
- 500 g bread flour
- 10 g coarse kosher salt
- 200 g pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter and water until mostly mixed. Add pumpkin puree and stir until smooth.
- Mix in bread flour until fully incorporated, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt over the dough; stretch and fold it four times every 30 minutes for a total of three times.
- Combine brown sugar, dried cranberries, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl; sprinkle over the dough and fold to incorporate.
- Cover dough and allow to bulk ferment for 10-12 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface, place seam side down on parchment paper, and let rise for another 60-120 minutes.
- Preheat your oven (and Dutch oven) to 450°F (232°C).
- Score the top of the loaf before baking covered for 30 minutes; then bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until darkened.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg