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