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Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread

Cozy Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread for Perfect Fall Mornings

This Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread combines the tangy depths of sourdough with the sweet, comforting elements of fall, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water 80-90℉.
  • 1 cup Active Sourdough Starter Store-bought starters work.
  • 3 cups Bread Flour All-purpose flour can be used.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt Avoid fine salt.
Apple Mixture
  • 2 cups Apples Diced; firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can be used instead.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Or water; apple cider vinegar as an alternative.
Baking Ingredients
  • 4 ice cubes Ice Cubes Creates steam for crispy crust.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • proofing basket
  • bench scraper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the starter by feeding your active sourdough starter 6 to 12 hours before baking.
  2. Sauté the apples in melted butter with lemon juice for 5-7 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon to thicken.
  3. Mix the dough with flour, water, starter, and salt until shaggy. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the cooled apple mixture into the dough until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover and let rise for 3-4 hours, performing stretch and folds every 30 minutes.
  6. Shape the dough into a ball and rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Transfer dough to proofing basket and refrigerate for 12-16 hours.
  8. Preheat your Dutch oven to 450℉ for 30-45 minutes.
  9. Bake the bread for 40 minutes covered and an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
  10. Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your sourdough starter is bubbly before use. Allow the bread to cool completely to preserve texture.

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