Go Back

Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 200
This delightful Pumpkin Sourdough Bread combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with the warm, comforting taste of pumpkin and spices, perfect for any season.

Ingredients

Sourdough Starter

  • 50 g mature starter (room temperature)
  • 50 g flour
  • 50 g tepid water ((filtered, bottled or boiled and cooled tap water))

Dough Ingredients

  • 100 g active starter ((most of the starter you prepared earlier))
  • 300 g water ((filtered, bottled or boiled and cooled tap water))
  • 100 g canned pumpkin purée
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric ((this adds color))
  • 12 g sea salt ((2 scant teaspoons))
  • 500 g white bread flour ((more as needed))
  • 3 tbsp olive oil ((for the bowl))
  • 3 tbsp olive or vegetable oil ((for the kitchen string))
  • rice flour or gluten free flour ((for the bowl or banetton, as needed))

Instructions 

  • Feed your mature starter and leave for 4-6 hours until doubled in size.
  • Mix the starter and water in a large bowl, then add pumpkin, spices, salt, and honey. Mix well.
  • Add bread flour and mix until shaggy. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Stretch and fold the dough, then let it rise in an oiled bowl for 6-10 hours.
  • Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a prepared bowl to rise for another 30-120 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven, bake the loaf, and let it cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin