Description
Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Bread is a delightful twist on traditional sourdough, combining the tangy flavor of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries for a refreshing and unique bread experience.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the flour, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the dough rise for another 30-60 minutes.
- Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use a mature sourdough starter.
- Feel free to substitute frozen blueberries if fresh ones are not available.
- This bread can be served toasted with butter or as a base for French toast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg