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Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 250
This delightful pumpkin sourdough bread combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with the sweetness of pumpkin and spices, making it perfect for fall.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 100 g active sourdough starter
  • 200 g pumpkin puree
  • 240 g room temperature water
  • 500 g bread flour
  • 10 g coarse kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions 

  • Mix starter, water, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Add flour and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salt and perform stretches and folds, resting for 30 minutes. Repeat 3 times.
  • Mix brown sugar, cranberries, and pumpkin pie spice; sprinkle over dough and fold in.
  • Bulk ferment for 10-12 hours until doubled. Pre-shape and rise for 60-120 minutes.
  • Preheat dutch oven at 450°F, score loaf, and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For a sweeter bread, increase the amount of brown sugar.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $8.00
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin