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Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

Sourdough Pumpkin Bread: A Cozy Fall Favorite to Savor

Delight in this Sourdough Pumpkin Bread, a cozy fall treat bursting with flavor and warmth.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 100 g Sourdough Starter Ensure it’s bubbly for best results.
  • 200 g Roasted Pumpkin Roast or boil until tender.
  • 500 g White Bread Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 180 g Warm Water Must be lukewarm, not hot.
  • 30 g Maple Syrup Brown sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 10 g Salt Feel free to use sea or kosher salt.
  • a pinch Turmeric Optional for color and flavor.
  • a pinch Cinnamon Increase to taste if desired.
For the Filling
  • 50 g Roasted Pumpkin Use same preparation as above.
  • 100 g Brown Sugar White sugar can be an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Enhances filling flavor beautifully.
  • 15 g Flour Helps bind the filling.
  • a pinch Nutmeg Optional for added depth.
  • 60 g Crushed Pecans Adds crunch and richness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • Floured Surface
  • Proofing basket
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your sourdough starter early in the day to ensure it is fed and bubbly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter, roasted pumpkin, white bread flour, warm water, and maple syrup.
  4. Add a pinch of turmeric and cinnamon; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Let the dough rest in the bowl for 45 minutes.
  7. Wet hands, sprinkle salt onto the dough, and knead until well incorporated.
  8. Let the dough rest for another 30 minutes.
  9. Mist the countertop with water and stretch the dough; fold into thirds.
  10. Let it rest seam side down for another 30 minutes.
  11. Mix filling ingredients in a separate bowl.
  12. Once rested, stretch the dough out, evenly distribute the filling and fold over carefully.
  13. Perform another round of stretch and fold; let rest for 1-2 hours.
  14. Shape the dough into a loaf and place in a proofing basket.
  15. Refrigerate overnight.
  16. Preheat the Dutch oven to 450°F before baking.
  17. Place loaf in the Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 35 minutes.
  18. Remove lid and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden.
  19. Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your sourdough starter is active for best results. Allow adequate resting and cooling time for optimal texture.

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