A tangy and spiced pumpkin loaf made with sourdough starter, perfect for fall baking.
Author:Avery
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:60 min
Total Time:80 min
Yield:1 loaf (approx. 8 servings) 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
100g active sourdough starter
150g pumpkin puree
100g granulated sugar
50g brown sugar
75g melted unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional: Streusel topping or glaze
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, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
If using, prepare and add your streusel topping or prepare your glaze.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) 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.
Drizzle with glaze, if desired, once cooled.
Notes
For a tangier flavor, you can use sourdough discard instead of active starter, but the rise may be less pronounced.
Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
This recipe can also be used to make pumpkin sourdough muffins. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Consider this recipe as a delicious alternative to traditional meal planning for a comforting fall treat.