Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Fruit Cream Sourdough, a unique artisan bread that fuses the tartness of fresh blueberries with the rich creaminess of cheese, all enhanced by a zesty hint of lemon. Topped with a sweet honey glaze, this loaf is perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. Its beautiful presentation and incredible taste make it an instant hit among family and friends. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this stunning bread and impress their guests at any occasion. Enjoy it plain, toasted, or with your favorite spreads for an exquisite treat!
Ingredients
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water (room temperature)
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 10g salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, water, and sourdough starter. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Add salt, knead until smooth, cover the bowl, and let it rise for 4-6 hours with stretch-and-fold techniques every 30 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, lemon zest, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- During the final stretch-and-fold, gently incorporate blueberries into the dough.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface and spread the cream cheese mixture before rolling it into a ball.
- Place seam-side up in a banneton and refrigerate for 8-12 hours to develop flavors.
- Preheat your oven with a Dutch oven at 250°C (482°F) and bake covered for 20 minutes; then reduce heat to 220°C (428°F) and bake uncovered for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm loaf with honey and lemon juice mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg