This spiced pumpkin sourdough bread with a cinnamon sugar swirl is the ultimate fall bread. It’s perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving recipes, holiday gatherings, or simply serving warm with butter for breakfast or alongside a big pot of chili. 

Slices of pumpkin sourdough bread with cinnamon sugar swirl and walnuts on a wooden board

If you’re looking for the ultimate fall bake, this pumpkin sourdough bread is it. Golden, lightly sweet, with aromatic pumpkin spice, and swirled with cinnamon sugar and walnuts or pecans (optional), this loaf makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. I’ve been baking it over and over, and anyone who walks through the door comments on how incredible it smells.

This pumpkin sourdough is tender yet hearty, and just the right amount of festive. It’s just as delicious toasted with a little butter in the morning as it is served alongside a cozy fall dinner. And if you really want to make it extra special? Spread on a little cream cheese or whip up a quick cinnamon-sugar butter.