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Rustic pumpkin cinnamon sugar sourdough loaf with deep scoring and a warm golden crust. 2026

Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Bread – Cozy Fall Recipe


  • Total Time: 1.5 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

A tender, golden loaf combining tangy sourdough with sweet pumpkin and cinnamon sugar for a cozy autumn treat.


Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 80g warm water
  • 150g pumpkin puree
  • 400g bread flour
  • 25g brown sugar
  • 8g salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 30g unsalted butter softened
  • 40g brown sugar for swirl
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for swirl
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for coating

  • Instructions

    1. In a bowl mix sourdough starter, water, and pumpkin puree until combined

    2. Whisk flour, salt, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl

    3. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until no dry flour remains

    4. Cover and autolyse for 45 minutes

    5. After autolyse gently fold in swirl brown sugar and cinnamon

    6. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours during bulk fermentation

    7. Pre-shape the dough, rest 20 minutes, then shape into a boule or oval

    8. Place shaped dough seam side up in a floured banneton and refrigerate overnight

    9. Preheat oven with Dutch oven to 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes

    10. Transfer chilled dough to parchment, score the top, and place in hot Dutch oven

    11. Cover and bake 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 20–25 minutes until crust is deep golden

    12. Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour

    13. Mix granulated sugar and coating cinnamon and sprinkle lightly over warm crust

    • Prep Time: 45 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: bread
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 12 slices

    Keywords: pumpkin bread, sourdough, cinnamon sugar, fall recipe, artisan bread, pumpkin sourdough