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EASY PUMPKIN SOURDOUGH BREAD

A delicious fall-inspired bread combining the tang of sourdough with the sweetness of pumpkin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Topping (optional)
  • pumpkin seeds pumpkin seeds for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix sourdough starter, pumpkin, water, and oil until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mixture, stirring into a dough.
  4. Knead dough for 5-7 minutes until elastic, then place in pan and let rise 1-2 hours.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding; cool before slicing.

Notes

For a crunchier crust, brush with egg wash before baking.