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Moist Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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A tender, moist pumpkin bread made with sourdough discard and topped with a simple maple glaze. Perfectly balanced texture and flavor with a subtle tang and cozy spices.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (120g) sourdough discard
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour (can swap half with whole wheat)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (avocado oil can be used)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup (for glaze)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk vegetable oil and brown sugar until well blended. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan, filling about ¾ full and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 45 minutes with a toothpick until it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth and pourable. Add vanilla extract or water to adjust consistency if needed.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and let set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Let the bread cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting. If sourdough discard is very liquidy, strain slightly or reduce other liquids by a tablespoon. Optional: caramelize glaze with a kitchen torch for shine.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, sourdough discard, maple glaze, moist pumpkin bread, autumn baking, easy pumpkin bread, fall recipe

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