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Moist Sourdough Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Swirl

Cross-section view of a moist pumpkin sourdough loaf showing vibrant orange crumb and dark cinnamon swirls.
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Make this moist sourdough pumpkin bread using your sourdough discard. It features warm pumpkin spice flavors and a sweet cinnamon swirl, perfect for fall baking or a cozy breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough discard (or unfed starter)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. For the swirl: In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  7. Pour the remaining batter over the top. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top layer. Use a knife to gently swirl the sugar mixture into the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you prefer a less tangy flavor, use unfed sourdough discard.
  • For a richer texture, substitute half of the vegetable oil with melted butter.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or chocolate chips to the batter before swirling.

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