Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

There’s something truly special about this sourdough pumpkin bread. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your home with the most comforting aroma, wraps your kitchen in warmth, and makes slow living feel so worth it.

The texture is soft yet hearty, the flavor is perfectly balanced between slightly tangy sourdough and naturally sweet pumpkin, and every slice feels like a hug. This is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again—especially on cozy mornings with a warm drink in hand.

If you love baking from scratch and creating intentional, nourishing food for your family… this one is so good 🤍

Ingredients

• 250g water

• 100g sourdough starter

• 10g salt

• 200g pumpkin purée

• 400g all-purpose flour

• 50g whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. Mix the dough

In a bowl, mix all ingredients until combined. Clean the sides of the bowl.

2. Rest

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

3. Stretch & folds (first set)

Do your first set of stretch and folds (total of 3 sets, spaced 30 minutes apart).

• First set: 20–30 stretches until dough starts to build some resistance

• Second set: 8–10 stretches

• Third set: 1–2 gentle stretches

4. Bulk fermentation

Lightly oil a glass bowl with olive oil and transfer your dough.

Let it rest for about 5 hours at room temperature, or until it has roughly doubled.

5. Pre-shape

Gently pre-shape your dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

6. Final shape

Shape your dough and place it in a floured banneton (don’t forget to sprinkle with flour).

7. Cold proof

Place in the fridge overnight to proof.

8. Bake

• Preheat your oven (with your Dutch oven inside) to 500°F

• Score your dough

• Bake with lid on for 20 minutes

• Remove lid and bake for another 12–15 minutes until golden

9. Cool

Let your bread cool completely on a rack before slicing.

A Little Note 🤍

If you’re new to sourdough and don’t yet have your own starter, don’t worry—I’ve got you.

I created a simple, step-by-step sourdough ebook to help you confidently make your own starter from scratch (without the overwhelm).

✨ If you’re ready to start your sourdough journey, go check it out—you’ll love how simple it can be.