Description
A delightful sourdough loaf filled with creamy cheese and fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g bread flour (or strong all-purpose)
- 350 ml room temperature water
- 100 g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
- 10 g fine sea salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (washed and dried)
- 1/3 cup cream cheese (softened)
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons sugar (white or cane)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, and sourdough starter. Stir until everything comes together into a shaggy dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Add Salt & Knead: Sprinkle in that fine sea salt. Use your hands to incorporate it thoroughly. Knead gently until smooth, about 3–5 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours. Perform a set of stretch-and-folds every 30–45 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix the softened cream cheese, lemon zest, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Blueberries: Gently sprinkle in the blueberries during the final fold of the dough.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it into a rectangle. Spread the cream cheese filling across the center, fold the edges over, and roll it into a boule.
- Place the shaped dough seam-side up into a floured banneton or bowl lined with a towel. Cover and pop it in the fridge overnight for 8 to 12 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) with a Dutch oven inside. Gently invert the dough onto parchment paper and score the top.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake at 220°C (428°F) for another 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix honey and lemon juice in a small bowl and brush it over the warm crust.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with different fruits or creamy fillings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg