Print
Description
A moist and flavorful sourdough pumpkin bread recipe, perfect for fall baking. This recipe combines the tang of sourdough with the sweetness of pumpkin and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g active sourdough starter
- 100g pumpkin puree
- 75g unsalted butter, melted
- 50g granulated sugar
- 50g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 50g chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or until slightly risen.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sourdough pumpkin bread, pumpkin sourdough, sourdough bread recipe, fall baking, homemade bread, pumpkin spice bread, artisan bread, moist pumpkin bread, easy sourdough recipe