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Pumpkin sourdough bread

A flavorful and festive bread combining the tang of sourdough with the sweetness of pumpkin and warm spices.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Sourdough Starter
  • 115 g fed and active sourdough starter
  • 75 g lukewarm water
  • 300 g bread flour
  • 150 g canned pumpkin puree
  • 8 g salt
  • 8 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp diastatic malt powder (optional)
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp all spice
  • 2 halves walnut halves

Method
 

  1. Mix all ingredients to form a shaggy dough, then let sit for 45 minutes.
  2. Perform coil folds over 4-5 hours, then divide dough, fill with cinnamon sugar, and shape into balls.
  3. Place dough in floured bowls, refrigerate for 8-12 hours, then preheat oven to 500°F with Dutch oven inside.
  4. Score the loaves, place in Dutch oven, bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered at 450°F for 12-15 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Ensure the dough is well-developed for a good rise and crust.