Description
A delicious and nutritious bread that combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with the sweetness of pumpkin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups active sourdough starter
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, and warm water. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar (if using) to the bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are incorporated, then turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 3-4 hours or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and gently shape it into a loaf.
- Place the shaped loaf into a greased loaf pan, cover it, and let it rise again for about 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the loaf is rising.
- Once risen, place the loaf in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy your Easy Pumpkin Sourdough Bread!
Notes
- Make sure your starter is active and bubbly.
- Can substitute pumpkin puree with any seasonal squash puree.
- Water should be warm but not hot.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
- For added sweetness, sugar can be included.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg