Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Loaf: The Perfect Indulgence
A delightful sourdough loaf bursting with the flavors of blueberries and lemon, with a creamy cheese twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture. Knead until a dough forms.
- Incorporate blueberries and lemon zest gently into the dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm area for about 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased pan.
- Spread cream cheese on top of the loaf.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a sweeter loaf, add extra sugar.
- Make sure to use fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Blueberry, Lemon, Cream Cheese, Sourdough, Bread