A tangy and spiced pumpkin loaf made with sourdough starter, perfect for fall baking.
Author:ellievance
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:60 min
Total Time:80 min
Yield:1 loaf 1x
Category:Baking
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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100g active sourdough starter
150g pumpkin puree
100g granulated sugar
75g brown sugar
75g unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Streusel topping (flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon)
Optional: Glaze (powdered sugar, milk, vanilla)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
If making streusel, combine streusel ingredients and sprinkle over the batter.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or until slightly puffed.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, prepare the glaze and drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
You can use sourdough discard instead of active starter, but the rise may be less pronounced.
For pumpkin sourdough muffins, reduce baking time to 20-25 minutes.
Adjust spices to your preference.
Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best results.