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Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Sourdough Bread – Warm, Spiced & Perfectly Soft!

Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Sourdough Bread


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of sourdough and seasonal pumpkin flavors with a sweet cinnamon swirl, perfect for fall baking.


Ingredients

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  • 80g levain (fed sourdough starter)
  • 200g filtered water
  • 375g bread flour
  • 100g pumpkin puree
  • 50g brown sugar
  • 10g salt
  • 2g pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Feed your sourdough starter 7–8 hours before beginning. Use a 1:1:1 ratio (e.g., 50g starter, 50g flour, 50g water).
  2. In the morning, mix the levain, filtered water, bread flour, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl until fully combined and no dry flour remains.
  3. Cover and let the dough rest (autolyse) for 30 minutes.
  4. Perform four sets of stretch and folds every 30 minutes over a 2-hour period to strengthen the dough.
  5. After the final fold, cover the dough and let it rise for 3–4 hours until increased by 50% in size.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, stretch it into a rectangle, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Fold it like a letter and roll into a ball. Rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Repeat the rectangle and cinnamon process again, then shape tightly and place into a floured proofing basket.
  8. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days for cold fermentation.
  9. Preheat a Dutch oven to 480°F (250°C) for 1 hour. Invert the dough onto parchment, dust with flour, and score the top.
  10. Bake at 480°F with the lid on for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 450°F (230°C), remove lid, and bake an additional 20 minutes.
  11. Cool on a wire rack for 30–60 minutes before slicing. Serve with butter and flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using.
  • Using freshly roasted pumpkin puree can enhance the flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of ground cinnamon based on your preference for sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 8 hours
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg