Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Bread: 5 Reasons to Love It
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Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Bread is a delightful blend of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups active sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- In a large bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice to infuse the dough with citrus flavor.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 4 hours or until doubled in size.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf.
- Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a proofing basket. Cover and let rise for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) during the last 30 minutes of the second rise.
- Once risen, use a sharp knife to score the top of the loaf with a simple design to allow for expansion during baking.
- Place the loaf in the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Remove the bread from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Store the bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This bread can be enjoyed plain or toasted.
- For a sweeter bread, consider adding more sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg