Name: Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bread Recipe for Cozy Fall Baking
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 6 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 150g active sourdough starter; 200g warm water; 300g all-purpose flour; 200g pumpkin puree; 60g brown sugar; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 50g melted dark chocolate; 1-2 tbsp milk or melted butter; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 30g neutral oil or softened butter

Description

This sourdough pumpkin chocolate swirl bread combines tangy starter with spiced pumpkin and ribbons of dark chocolate for a cozy fall treat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting, it features a soft, marbled crumb and warming autumn flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

150g active sourdough starter

200g warm water

300g all-purpose flour

200g pumpkin puree

60g brown sugar

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp cocoa powder

50g melted dark chocolate

1–2 tbsp milk or melted butter

1 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

30g neutral oil or softened butter

Instructions

1. Refresh the sourdough starter until bubbly and airy

2. Mix starter and warm water then add flour and autolyse for 30 minutes

3. Blend in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, vanilla, salt, and oil

4. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes over 3 hours of bulk fermentation

5. Prepare chocolate swirl by mixing cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and milk

6. Divide dough, layer chocolate paste between portions, roll and twist to form a marbled loaf

7. Place loaf in a lined pan or basket and proof for 2 to 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator

8. Preheat oven to 375 F, then bake the loaf for 35 to 40 minutes until golden

9. Cool the bread completely on a wire rack before slicing

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: bread
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: sourdough, pumpkin bread, chocolate swirl, fall baking, thanksgiving dessert, sweet sourdough, cozy fall, autumn baking