Description
This cozy Pumpkin Sourdough Bread comes together quickly, utilizing a Dutch oven for a delicious weeknight treat that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sourdough starter
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and spices until well combined.
- Bring It Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat Your Dutch Oven: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your Dutch oven at 450°F (230°C).
- Shape and Rest: Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf, then let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Bake Your Bread: Place the loaf in your hot Dutch oven, cover it, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool It Down: Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
You can switch out spices, add nuts, or even add dried fruit based on what you have on hand. Serve with cream cheese or butter for breakfast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg