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pumpkin shaped sourdough bread

Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 50 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Dutch oven
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Kitchen scale
  • 1 Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 325 grams water
  • 100 grams sourdough starter
  • 10 grams salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour and water, then let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Add the sourdough starter, salt, olive oil, and pumpkin puree to the flour mixture.
  • Mix until a rough dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for 8 hours at room temperature.
  • Gently punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.
  • Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and dusted with cornmeal.
  • Using a sharp knife, score the top of the loaf to create a pumpkin-like pattern.
  • Cover the loaf with a damp cloth and allow it to rest for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the Dutch oven in the oven at 450°F (230°C).
  • Carefully place the loaf into the preheated Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough to enhance the pumpkin theme. Additionally, ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best rise. If you're short on time, you can let the dough rise in the refrigerator overnight, which also develops a deeper flavor.
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