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Golden pumpkin sourdough loaf topped with cranberries and warm cinnamon swirl on a rustic board 2

Pumpkin Sourdough Bread with Spice, Cranberries & Cozy Fall Flavors


  • Total Time: 16 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

A festive autumn sourdough loaf combining pumpkin purée, warm spices, and tart cranberries for a cozy fall bread.


Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 350g bread flour
  • 50g whole-wheat flour
  • 150g pumpkin purée
  • 125ml water
  • 75g dried cranberries
  • 30g brown sugar
  • 8g salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

  • Instructions

    1. Feed and refresh your starter: activate 4-6 hours before mixing until doubled and bubbly.

    2. Mix the base dough: combine flours, spices, pumpkin purée, water, and starter; rest 30 minutes.

    3. Incorporate salt and sugar: knead or fold until absorbed; adjust with water if stiff.

    4. Add cranberries and add-ins: fold in dried cranberries.

    5. Bulk fermentation: ferment 3-5 hours at 75°F, folding every 30-45 minutes.

    6. Shape and cinnamon swirl: pat into a rectangle, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, roll, and place seam-up in a proofing basket.

    7. Final proof: refrigerate 8-12 hours overnight or proof 2-3 hours at room temperature.

    8. Score and bake: bake at 450°F covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 205°F.

    9. Cool fully before slicing to preserve the crumb.

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

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 8 slices

    Keywords: pumpkin, sourdough, fall, bread, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, cozy, thanksgiving