Description
Blueberry cream cheese sourdough bread is a delicious and unique twist on traditional sourdough, featuring a creamy filling and bursts of fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter (bubbly and fed)
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- ¼ cups water
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or lemon zest
- Egg wash or melted butter (for a golden crust, optional)
- Almond slices or rolled oats (for crunch, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter, flour, water, salt, and honey (if using) until combined.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, then perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours.
- Cover and let bulk ferment overnight (8–12 hours) until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Toss blueberries with a little sugar or lemon zest in a separate bowl.
- Roll the fermented dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a border.
- Scatter blueberries on top.
- Roll the dough into a log or fold it to encase the filling.
- Place the shaped dough in a proofing basket or bowl lined with parchment paper.
- Cover and let rise for 2–4 hours until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven or baking stone inside.
- Score the dough with a sharp knife and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best results.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or sugar used.
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg