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Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Bread

Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Bread: Your Cozy Fall Baking Delight

Enjoy the unique flavors of Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Bread, a cozy and heartwarming treat perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ½ cup Active Sourdough Starter Use a freshly fed starter for optimal flavor.
  • 1 cup Filtered Water Lukewarm water activates the yeast faster.
  • ½ cup Pumpkin Puree Opt for pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
  • 3 cups Bread Flour High-gluten flour yields the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Avoid iodized salt for a cleaner taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Imparts warm flavor and aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Spice Essential for this recipe.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Substitute with honey for a natural twist.
For Optional Swirls
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Spice Filling Mix additional spices and sugar for swirling.
For Serving
  • to taste Butter or Cream Cheese For topping warm slices.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Proofing Basket
  • Dutch Oven
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Feed your active sourdough starter by combining it with lukewarm filtered water and all-purpose flour. Let it rise for 6-12 hours.
  2. Prepare the dough by adding activated starter, water, and pumpkin puree to a mixing bowl. Mix in bread flour and salt until combined.
  3. Perform the first stretch and fold, then let the dough rest for 1 hour.
  4. Optionally, perform a second stretch and fold and let it rest for another hour.
  5. Do a final stretch and fold before covering and placing the dough in a warm spot overnight.
  6. In the morning, optionally do a second stretch and fold before shaping the dough.
  7. Shape the dough, optionally sprinkle with pumpkin spice filling and refrigerate for 8-30 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Score the dough and prepare for baking.
  9. Bake covered for 55 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 380mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Bread is perfect for sharing and elevating your fall gatherings.

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