Description
This lemon blueberry sourdough bread is a delicious blend of tangy lemon zest, juicy blueberries, and naturally fermented sourdough. Perfect for breakfast, a light snack, or as a sweet treat, this bread is soft, airy, and packed with flavor. The natural fermentation enhances the texture and brings out the best in each ingredient.
Ingredients
100g (½ cup) Active sourdough starter
400g (3 ¼ cups) Bread flour
250g (1 cup) Water (lukewarm)
8g (1 ½ tsp) Salt
150g (1 cup) Fresh blueberries
1 tbsp Lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Honey or sugar
Instructions
Mix 100g (½ cup) sourdough starter, 250g (1 cup) lukewarm water, and 1 tbsp honey or sugar in a large bowl until fully combined. Add 400g (3 ¼ cups) bread flour and mix until no dry spots remain. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Incorporate 8g (1 ½ tsp) salt and 1 tbsp lemon zest, mixing well. Gently fold in 150g (1 cup) blueberries to distribute them evenly without crushing.
Bulk ferment at room temperature for 4-6 hours, performing stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes to build gluten structure.
Shape the dough into a round and place it in a floured proofing basket. Cover and proof for 2-4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Carefully transfer the dough into the Dutch oven, score the top, and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and bake uncovered for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Cool the bread completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use 150g (1 cup) fresh blueberries to prevent excess moisture in the dough. If using frozen, add them straight from the freezer to avoid bleeding.
Cold-proof the dough overnight for a deeper flavor and improved texture.
Drizzle a lemon glaze over the cooled bread for a sweeter version.
Store the bread in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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