Sourdough Pumpkin Apple Bread Delightful and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup active sourdough starter
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 medium apple, peeled and grated
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
• 0.25 cup raisins or cranberries (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter and pumpkin puree, mixing well until smooth.
2. Add the grated apple, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs to the mixture. Whisk until everything is well incorporated.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and any optional nuts or dried fruit.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; some lumps are okay.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan (9x5 inches).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and enjoy your delicious sourdough pumpkin apple bread warm or at room temperature!