Description
A delightful sourdough bread infused with tangy lemon, juicy blueberries, and creamy cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Combine the sourdough starter and warm water in a large mixing bowl, stirring gently.
- Add the sugar and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and active.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Fold in the blueberries and lemon zest gently to avoid crushing the berries.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 4 to 6 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough to release air bubbles and shape it into a loaf.
- Mix softened cream cheese with lemon juice until smooth, then spread over the top of the shaped dough.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
This bread can be prepped ahead and rise overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg