Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bread
This easy sourdough discard pumpkin bread is moist, tender, warmly spiced, and full of pumpkin flavor. Made with sourdough discard, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and brown sugar, this quick bread requires no fermentation and is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a cozy fall dessert.
Equipment
- 9 x 5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen scale (optional)
- Toothpick or cake tester
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup 175g sourdough discard, room temperature
- 1 cup 225g pure pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup 80ml mild vegetable oil
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup 100g packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups 150g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Optional Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
- For the optional glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over the cooled pumpkin bread. Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Information per serving, without glaze:
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
