Description
This Sourdough Pumpkin Apple Bread with Cinnamon and Pecans is a delightful autumn treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the sweetness of apple and pumpkin, all wrapped up in a crusty, sourdough loaf.
Ingredients
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- 500 grams organic bread flour
- 300 grams water
- 100 grams sourdough starter
- 10 grams sea salt
- 40 grams maple syrup
- 3 Tablespoons pecans, crushed
- 30 grams pumpkin puree, strained*
- 1 small apple, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
For the Bread:
For the Filling:
Instructions
- Sourdough Preparation: Start the sourdough process before 9 am. Refer to the notes section for tips.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix starter, flour, maple syrup, and water.
- Knead Dough: Form a uniform dough ball by kneading.
- First Rest: Let the dough rest for 45 minutes.
- Add Salt: Sprinkle salt over the dough, knead, and let rest for 30 more minutes.
- Stretch and Fold: Follow the stretching and folding process.
- Add Fillings: Stretch out dough, add cinnamon, apple, pumpkin, and pecans. Fold ingredients in.
- Repeat Stretch and Fold: Allow the dough to rest for 1-2 hours.
- Final Stretch and Fold: Repeat the stretching and folding process.
- Pre-shape: Shape the dough gently, cover with a tea towel and let rest.
- Final Shape: Shape the dough into a circular loaf.
- Proofing: Place the dough in a floured proofing basket and refrigerate overnight.
- Baking: Preheat dutch oven, transfer dough, score, and bake covered, then uncovered.
- Cool: Allow the loaf to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Start the sourdough process early in the day for best results.
- Watch the linked video for visual guidance on the folding process.
- Adjust sugar quantity for a sweeter loaf.
- Be cautious when handling the hot dutch oven.
- Refer to specific temperature notes for dutch oven preheating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sourdough, Pumpkin, Apple, Bread, Cinnamon, Pecans, Autumn
