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Sweet Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

A moist and aromatic bread featuring roasted pumpkin puree and tangy sourdough, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 16 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 100 g sourdough starter, fed and bubbly
  • 200 g roasted pumpkin puree
  • 500 g white bread flour
  • 180 ml warm water
  • 30 ml maple syrup
  • 10 g salt
  • 1 pinch turmeric
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 50 g roasted pumpkin puree (for filling)
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for filling)
  • 15 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 60 g crushed pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin your sourdough process in the morning before 9 AM for optimal fermentation.
  2. Combine the sourdough starter, roasted pumpkin puree, white bread flour, warm water, maple syrup, turmeric, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Add salt and knead again for 5 minutes.
  5. Perform stretch and folds over 2 hours, resting for 30 minutes between each.
Prepare Filling
  1. Mix roasted pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, nutmeg, and pecans for the filling.
Combine
  1. Incorporate the filling into the dough, folding and kneading gently.
  2. Shape the dough into a ball, cover, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Shape your loaf and place it seam-side up in a proofing basket.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight for cold fermentation.
Baking
  1. Preheat the Dutch oven at 450°F (230°C).
  2. Score the dough and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or cream cheese, or toast slices for added crunch. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Feel free to experiment with different nuts or spices like ginger or cloves.