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Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

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A tangy sourdough pumpkin loaf with warm spices, perfect for fall baking. This recipe uses an active sourdough starter for depth of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 100g pumpkin puree
  • 75g unsalted butter, melted
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 50g brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 250g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: Streusel topping (flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon)
  • Optional: Glaze (powdered sugar, milk, vanilla)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. If using, prepare the streusel topping by combining ingredients and cutting in butter until crumbly.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Sprinkle streusel topping over the batter if desired.
  7. Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and let it ferment at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or until slightly puffed.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. If desired, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, you can allow the batter to ferment in the refrigerator overnight.
  • This recipe can also be used to make pumpkin sourdough muffins. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  • Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using it in this recipe.

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