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Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche

Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche is soft, buttery, and fluffy. Furthermore, it is the perfect bread to kick off pumpkin season! In addition, Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche is made with active Sourdough Starter, organic pumpkin puree, butter, and a touch of sugar for a sweet and savory finish. Finally, this recipe can be served as sliced bread or as pull-apart dinner rolls that are perfect for any cold-weather meal.

Pumpkin Brioche Pull Apart

Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche Ingredients

Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche

Crafting the Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche Dough

  1. First, combine all of the ingredients, except the butter, into a Bosch Universal Mixer.
  2. Next, mix on speed 2 until all of the dry flour is incorporated.
  3. Then, add the butter and increase the speed to 4.
  4. Next, when the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl, that indicates the dough is ready.
  5. Finally, check the consistency of the dough by placing a small portion between your fingers and stretching it. If the dough is translucent but holds together, it’s ready to go!

Combine All of the Ingredients, Except the Butter; Mix to Combine

Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche
First, combine all of the ingredients, except the butter, into a Bosch Universal Mixer. Next, mix on speed 2 until all of the dry flour is incorporated.

Add the Butter; Mix to Combine

Pour in Butter
Then, add the butter and increase the speed to 4. Next, when the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl, that indicates the dough is ready.

The Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche Dough is Ready

Pumpkin Brioche Dough is Ready for a Bowl
Finally, check the consistency of the dough by placing a small portion between your fingers and stretching it. If the dough is translucent but holds together, it’s ready to go!

The Bulk Rise

  1. First, remove the dough and form it into a ball.
  2. Next, place the ball of dough into a Banneton Bowl.
    • Note: If you are worried about the dough sticking to the bowl, lightly oil and flour the bowl prior to placing the dough inside.
  3. Finally, cover the dough with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise until it has doubled in size.
    • Note: Typically this rise takes about 1-4 hours depending on the temperature inside your house. You want to let your dough rise in a warm spot.
Let the Pumpkin Dough Rise

“The Bench Rest” (Second Rise)

  1. Once the dough has doubled in size, remove the dough from the bowl and place it onto a lightly floured surface.
  2. Next, divide the dough into 4 equal parts, using a Bench Scraper, and roll them into even balls.
  3. Then, place the balls of rolled dough in a Nonstick Loaf Pan or onto a lightly floured surface.
  4. Next, cover the balls with a slightly damp tea towel.
  5. Finally, let the balls of dough rise for an additional 1 – 2 hours.

Place the Dough on a Lightly Floured Surface

Lightly Flour Surface
Once the dough has doubled in size, remove the dough from the bowl.
Sourdough Pumpkin Brioche Dough
Place it onto a lightly floured surface.

Divide the Dough Into 4 Equal Parts

Divide into 4 Sections
Next, divide the dough into 4 equal parts, using a Bench Scraper, and roll them into even balls.

Roll and Place in a Loaf Pan; Let It Rise

Place in Loaf Pan
Then, place the balls of rolled dough in a Nonstick Loaf Pan or onto a lightly floured surface. Next, cover the balls with a slightly damp tea towel. Finally, let the balls of dough rise for an additional 1 – 2 hours.

The Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche is Ready to Bake!

Brioche Ready to Bake

Baking and Serving the Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche

  1. First, preheat the oven to 340 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, place the prepared Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche dough into the oven, once it has preheated.
  3. Then, bake the bread for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  4. Next, remove the baked bread from the pan, and let it cool on a wire, cooling rack.
  5. Finally, slice the bread with a sharp, Serrated Knife, or place it on the table and pull it apart. Enjoy!

Bake the Bread

First, preheat the oven to 340 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, place the prepared Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche dough into the oven, once it has preheated.

Bake the Bread and Let It Cool

Baked Brioche
Then, bake the bread for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Let the Pumpkin Brioche Bread Cool
Next, remove the baked bread from the pan, and let it cool on a wire, cooling rack.

Slice or Pull Apart and Enjoy!

Pumpkin Brioche Pull Apart
Finally, slice the bread with a sharp, Serrated Knife, or place it on the table and pull it apart.
Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche
Enjoy!
Pumpkin Brioche
Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche is perfect for any gathering.
It can be easily served family-style for pull-apart bread.
Wire Cooling Rack
Serrated Knife
Banneton Bowl
Large Loaf Pan
Bench Scraper
Pumpkin Brioche Pull Apart

Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche

Yield: 1 Large Loaf
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 35 minutes

Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche is soft, buttery, and fluffy. Furthermore, it is the perfect bread to kick off pumpkin season! In addition, Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche is made with active Sourdough Starter, organic pumpkin puree, butter, and a touch of sugar for a sweet and savory finish.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. Pumpkin Puree
  • 3/4 c. Carbonated Water
  • 1/2 c. Water
  • 2/3 c. + 1 tbsp. Active Sourdough Starter
  • 1/4 c. Unsalted Butter
  • 4 1/2 c. King Arthur Organic All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 c. Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Pumpkin Spice
  • 2 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt

Instructions

Crafting the Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche Dough

  1. First, combine all of the ingredients, except the butter, into a Bosch Universal Mixer.
  2. Next, mix on speed 2 until all of the dry flour is incorporated.
  3. Then, add the butter and increase the speed to 4.
  4. Next, when the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl, that indicates the dough is ready.
  5. Finally, check the consistency of the dough by placing a small portion between your fingers and stretching it. If the dough is translucent but holds together, it's ready to go!

The Bulk Rise

  1. First, remove the dough and form it into a ball.
  2. Next, place the ball of dough into a Banneton Bowl.
  3. Finally, cover the dough with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise until it has doubled in size.

The Bench Rest

  1. Once the dough has doubled in size, remove the dough from the bowl and place it onto a lightly floured surface.
  2. Next, divide the dough into 4 equal parts, using a Bench Scraper, and roll them into even balls.
  3. Then, place the balls of rolled dough in a Nonstick Loaf Pan or onto a lightly floured surface.
  4. Next, cover the balls with a slightly damp tea towel.
  5. Finally, let the balls of dough rise for an additional 1 - 2 hours.

Baking and Serving the Bread

  1. First, preheat the oven to 340 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, place the prepared Pumpkin Sourdough Brioche dough into the oven, once it has preheated.
  3. Then, bake the bread for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  4. Next, remove the baked bread from the pan, and let it cool on a wire, cooling rack.
  5. Finally, slice the bread with a sharp, Serrated Knife, or place it on the table and pull it apart. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 143Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 731mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g

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