Description
Fruit Cream Sourdough is a delightful treat that elevates traditional sourdough bread with the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh blueberries, creamy cheese, and a hint of lemon. This artisanal loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack any time of day. With its beautiful crust, soft interior, and versatile uses—from being enjoyed toasted to served with yogurt—this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make even for beginner bakers, this fruit-filled sourdough will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and offer a wholesome alternative to store-bought breads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water, room temperature
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 10g salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
- 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 it rest for 30 minutes. Add salt and knead until blended. Cover and let rise for 4-6 hours, performing stretch-and-fold every 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon zest, and 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. Place the cream cheese mixture in the center and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side up in a banneton, cover, and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
- Preheat your oven with a Dutch oven inside at 250°C (482°F). Transfer the dough to the pot and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove lid, lower temperature to 220°C (428°F), and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm loaf with honey-lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice, approx. 60g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg