Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Pumpkin Sourdough Bread, a delightful blend of spices and subtle sweetness that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting family meal. Shaped like a pumpkin, this unique bread not only beautifies your table but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. With its tender crumb and flavorful crust, it’s versatile enough to enjoy at breakfast, as a side dish, or during festive celebrations. Whether slathered with butter or transformed into sandwiches, this pumpkin-shaped sourdough is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50g mature starter
- 50g flour
- 50g tepid water (filtered, bottled or boiled and cooled tap water)
- 100g active starter
- 300g water (filtered, bottled or boiled and cooled tap water)
- 100g canned pumpkin purée
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 12g sea salt
- 500g white bread flour
- 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
- Prepare the starter by mixing mature starter, flour, and tepid water. Let sit for 8 hours.
- In a large bowl, combine the active starter, water, pumpkin purée, honey/maple syrup, spices, salt, and flour until shaggy.
- Knead on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl.
- Allow to rise covered for about 4 hours until doubled.
- Shape into a round loaf resembling a pumpkin; use kitchen string to create sections.
- Proof in a banetton for an hour before baking.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C), then bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Autumn
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg