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Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread | A Seasonal Treat with Tang and Sweetness


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 16 hours
  • Yield: 10 1x

Description

Rustic sourdough filled with blueberries, lemon zest, and creamy cheese. A bright and rich loaf perfect for brunch, gifts, or morning toast.


Ingredients

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500 g all-purpose flour

125 g active sourdough starter

335 g water

10 g salt

8 oz cream cheese

2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup fresh blueberries

Zest of 1 lemon


Instructions

1. Combine flour, starter, and water in a bowl. Rest 30 minutes.

2. Add salt and knead lightly. Rest another 30 minutes.

3. Perform a stretch and fold. Rest 30 minutes.

4. Repeat stretch and folds two more times. Let rise 8–12 hours.

5. Add cream cheese, blueberries, lemon zest, and sugar. Fold gently.

6. Shape dough into a round. Create surface tension.

7. Place in banneton, cover, and refrigerate 12–15 hours.

8. Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 450°F. Score loaf.

9. Bake covered 30 minutes, then uncovered 20–25. Cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh, dry blueberries to prevent excess moisture.

Refrigerate the dough to firm up cream cheese.

Avoid overmixing fillings during shaping.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 74
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 46
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 23