Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the season with our delightful Pumpkin Sourdough Bread. This unique recipe combines sweet pumpkin purée and warming spices to create a visually stunning loaf shaped like a pumpkin, perfect for autumn gatherings or festive occasions. Its soft texture and rich aroma will impress your family and friends, making it an ideal centerpiece for Thanksgiving or a comforting addition to your weekend brunch. With easy-to-follow steps and wholesome ingredients, even novice bakers can master this recipe. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the enticing scent of freshly baked bread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 50 g mature starter
- 50 g flour
- 50 g tepid water
- 100 g active starter
- 300 g water
- 100 g canned pumpkin purée
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
- 12 g sea salt
- 500 g white bread flour
Instructions
- Prepare the starter by mixing mature starter, flour, and tepid water; let sit for about 8 hours.
- Combine active starter with water, then add pumpkin purée, honey/maple syrup, spices, sea salt, and flour; mix until shaggy.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 4 hours until doubled.
- Shape into a round loaf resembling a pumpkin and allow to rest on parchment paper for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg