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Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Sourdough Bread for Cozy Fall Mornings

Enjoy the warmth of autumn with this comforting Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Sourdough Bread, perfect for cozy mornings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Levain Bubbly sourdough starter
  • 1 cup Filtered Water Essential for hydration
  • 3 cups Bread Flour Can use all-purpose as a substitute
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure, unsweetened for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Infuses sweetness and caramelizes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors and regulates yeast
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice A mix of traditional fall spices
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth to the swirl

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Levain by feeding your sourdough starter and let it sit at room temperature for 7-8 hours until bubbly.
  2. Mix the Dough by combining pumpkin puree, bread flour, levain, brown sugar, salt, and water. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Stretch and Fold the dough every 30 minutes for 4 sets, letting it bulk ferment for about 4 hours until it rises by 50%.
  4. Shape the dough by rolling it out, adding cinnamon and brown sugar, and then rolling it into a log.
  5. Cold Retard the dough by placing it in a parchment-lined loaf pan and refrigerating it overnight.
  6. Preheat the Oven to 480°F (250°C) and let the dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  7. Score the top of the loaf and bake it covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes at 450°F (230°C).
  8. Cool the bread completely on a wire rack before slicing for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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