Description
A tangy and sweet twist on traditional sourdough bread, this Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread features a fluffy, soft texture with bursts of juicy blueberries and a zesty lemon cream cheese swirl. The perfect combination of flavors for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough starter (active)
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir in the flour gradually until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese swirl by mixing the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it into a greased loaf pan. Spread the lemon cream cheese mixture in a swirl pattern on top of the dough.
- Cover and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, until it puffs up.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy your Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread!
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before folding them into the dough.
- This bread pairs beautifully with butter or a light drizzle of honey.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some coarse sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg