Description
A delightful twist on traditional sourdough, filled with sweet blueberries and zesty lemon, complemented by a rich cream cheese texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 3 ½ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups water (room temperature)
- 1 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup cream cheese (chopped into small chunks or dollops)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter, water, and flour. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Add salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough bulk ferment for 4 to 5 hours at room temperature, performing stretch-and-fold techniques every 30 minutes.
- After the final fold, gently add the blueberries and cream cheese, being careful not to crush the berries.
- Shape the dough into a round boule and place it in a floured proofing basket or bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (8 to 12 hours) for cold fermentation.
- Preheat your Dutch oven to 475°F (245°C). Turn the dough onto parchment paper and score the top.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes until golden.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to help set the crumb nicely.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store wrapped at room temperature for a couple of days, or slice and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bakery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sourdough, blueberry bread, lemon bread, homemade bread, bakery style, cream cheese