Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Bread. This recipe combines the tangy goodness of sourdough with rich pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a deliciously moist loaf that fills your home with inviting aromas. Perfect for breakfast or as a festive side dish, this bread adds a seasonal touch to any gathering. With straightforward instructions and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers can achieve success. Enjoy it toasted with butter, transformed into French toast, or paired with your favorite soup for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup filtered lukewarm water
- ½ cup inactive sourdough starter
- 95 grams active sourdough starter
- 390 grams filtered water
- 100 grams pumpkin puree
- 530 grams bread flour
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your starters by taking the inactive sourdough out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, mix the active starter with 390 grams of water and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Gradually add both flours until no dry bits remain.
- Fold in sea salt, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and sugar until fully incorporated.
- Cover and let it bulk ferment for 4-6 hours at room temperature until doubled.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf on a floured surface.
- Place it on parchment paper to proof for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) alongside your Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg