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Lemon Blueberry Sweet Sourdough Bread

Lemon Blueberry Sweet Sourdough Bread for Brunch Bliss

This Lemon Blueberry Sweet Sourdough Bread combines zesty lemons with sweet blueberries, creating a fragrant and visually stunning loaf that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Active Sourdough Starter Ensure it's at peak activity for maximum fermentation and leavening.
  • 350 grams Warm Water Use water around 85°F to hydrate the flour and activate the starter.
  • 500 grams Bread Flour High-gluten flour is best for structure and rise.
  • 80 grams Cane Sugar or Brown Sugar Adds sweetness; use coconut sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 10 grams Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 whole lemon Lemon Zest Keeps the citrus flavor bright.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Add gently to avoid color bleeding.
  • 1 cup Dried Blueberries Soaked overnight in orange juice.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Used for soaking dried blueberries.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Banneton
  • Dutch oven
  • Sourdough starter container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by feeding your sourdough starter and soak dried blueberries in orange juice overnight.
  2. Combine sourdough starter, warm water, cane sugar, bread flour, salt, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Stir to form a shaggy dough.
  3. Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Perform three sets of stretch and folds over an hour, allowing time between each set.
  5. Let the dough rise for 4 to 6 hours at room temperature until it has doubled.
  6. Gently stretch the dough into a rectangle, fold in the blueberries, shape into a loaf, and place in a banneton.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  8. Preheat the oven to 425°F, score the loaf, and bake in a Dutch oven for 1 hour.
  9. Cool for at least one hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients elevate the taste and essence of the Lemon Blueberry Sweet Sourdough Bread.

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