Sourdough Gingerbread Artisan Loaf: A Must-Try Recipe!
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A delightful blend of sourdough and gingerbread flavors, this artisan loaf is perfect for the holiday season.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups sourdough starter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and molasses.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another hour.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter loaf, add more brown sugar or a touch of honey.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- This loaf pairs well with cream cheese or butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg