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Close-up of a sliced Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread showing a moist crumb with blueberries and creamy swirls.

Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread Recipe


  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Total Time: 13 hrs
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Experience the irresistible comfort of Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread with this artisan creation, perfect for home baking enthusiasts.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Bread flour: 500 g
  • Water: 350 ml
  • Fine sea salt: 10 g
  • Active sourdough starter: 100 g
  • Fresh blueberries: 1 cup
  • Cream cheese: 1/3 cup
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
  • Honey: 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, water, and sourdough starter to form a shaggy dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Add salt and knead; allow to rise, performing stretch-and-folds.
  3. Mix cream cheese, lemon zest, and sugar for filling.
  4. Gently incorporate blueberries during final fold.
  5. Shape and proof dough overnight in the refrigerator.
  6. Preheat oven to 250ยฐC with a Dutch oven inside.
  7. Score dough and bake covered for 20 minutes; uncover and bake at 220ยฐC for 20โ€“25 minutes.

Notes

  • Use fresh blueberries for best results.
  • Ensure the starter is active for a good rise.
  • Fold gently to prevent crushing blueberries.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread, sourdough bread, artisan bread, blueberry bread