Bake This: You Knead This Recipe Sourdough Pumpkin Quick Bread

September 2025

Article by Maloree Murphy | Photos by Arianna Skoog

If you live in Billings, chances are you or someone you know has bought sourdough from Amanda at As Much As You Knead. Her loaves have become a staple in kitchens across town, and her sourdough classes are known for being equal parts fun and flavorful.

However, what you might not know is that Amanda’s fall lineup extends far beyond the basics. From pumpkinshaped sourdough to cinnamon chip-topped quick bread, she’s quietly becoming Billings’ queen of cozy.

FALL FAVORITES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

Amanda jokingly says, “I am fall.” She is not wrong. Think cozy sweaters, throw blankets, and warm bakes that make your whole kitchen smell like fall. Her fall lineup includes:

• Pumpkin-shaped sourdough loaves

• Sourdough Pumpkin Quick Bread – Recipe on pg. 73!

• Sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls

• Sourdough apple cinnamon focaccia

• Sourdough orange cranberry scones

• Cranberry pumpkin loaves

Bake It Yourself: Sourdough Pumpkin Quick Bread This cozy, crowd-pleasing recipe is one of Amanda’s favorites. You can bake it as a loaf or turn it into muffins; either way, don’t skip the cinnamon chips.

INGREDIENTS:

1 stick (8 Tablespoons or 113g) unsalted butter,

melted

1 ½ Cups (300g) brown sugar
½ Cup (125g) sourdough starter (active or discard)
1 (15oz) can pumpkin purée
Splash of vanilla extract
1 egg
2 Cups (240g) unbleached all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Cinnamon chips (as much as you ~~need~~ knead)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix all wet ingredients in a large bowl.
Add dry ingredients (except cinnamon chips) and stir until just combined.
Pour into prepared pan or muffin liners, filling ¾ full. Top with cinnamon chips.
Bake the loaf for 60 minutes or the muffins for 18–23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a rack.

Connect with Amanda:

Instagram: @asmuchasyouknead

Website: asmuchasyouknead.com

Email: asmuchasyouknead@gmail.com

Originally printed in the September 2025 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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Maloree Murphy

With a background in nonprofit leadership and communications, she’s passionate about storytelling that connects people and strengthens community. When she's not chasing her toddler, she thrives on coffee and conversation.

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