Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 100g of active sourdough starter with 240g of room temperature water, then add 200g of pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate 500g of bread flour into the mixture until fully combined. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle 10g of coarse kosher salt over the dough. Use wet hands to perform stretches and folds, resting for 30 minutes between each stretch.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 50g of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of chopped dried cranberries, and 1.5 tbsp of pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle on dough and fold to combine.
- Cover the bowl tightly and allow the dough to bulk ferment for 10-12 hours at room temperature.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pre-shape into a loaf, place on parchment, cover with a cloth, and let rise for 60-120 minutes.
- Preheat a Dutch oven in a cold oven to 450°F (232°C) about 30 minutes before baking.
- Score the dough surface, place it in the hot Dutch oven and bake covered for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
For best texture, use precise measurements. Allow longer fermentation for richer flavor. Experiment with different dried fruits or nuts.
