Description
Hey there, fellow kitchen adventurers! If you’re looking for a delightful way to elevate your baking game, I’ve got just the thing for you—Sweet Bread Sourdough. Imagine the warm, inviting aroma wafting through your home as this sweet twist on traditional sourdough fills your kitchen with joy. This recipe is not just about bread; it’s about creating cherished moments with your loved ones over a loaf that’s bursting with flavor. Whether it’s a busy morning or a weekend gathering, this Sweet Bread Sourdough is the perfect treat to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350ml room-temp water
- 500g flour for bread
- 10g of salt
- 100g sourdough starter
- 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
- Juice from a fresh lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup ripe blueberries
- Grated lemon zest from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons regular white sugar
Instructions
- Stir together starter, water, and flour. Let it sit for half an hour.
- Sprinkle in the salt, then knead the dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 4-6 hours, stretching and folding every thirty minutes.
- Blend the sugar, lemon peel, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- During the final stretch and fold, gently press the blueberries into the dough.
- Flatten the dough into a rectangle, smear the cream cheese mixture on top, roll it into a ball, and seal the filling inside.
- Lay the dough seam-side up in a floured banneton, cover it, and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
- Preheat your Dutch oven and bake the dough at 250°C for 20 minutes with the lid, then lower to 220°C for 20-25 minutes with the lid off.
- Brush the warm bread with the mix of honey and lemon juice.
Notes
- Ensure the sourdough starter is active for best results.
- Adjust the amount of blueberries based on your preference.
- Cover the dough tightly while resting to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg