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Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese

Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Delight: A Sourdough Sensation

Experience the delightful blend of blueberry, lemon, and cream cheese in this irresistible sourdough bread.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Active Sourdough Starter Vital for fermentation
  • 4 cups Bread Flour or All-Purpose Flour Bread flour for chewier texture
  • 1.5 cups Water Warm water
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Adds citrus flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Enhances flavor profile
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (chopped) Infuses creaminess
Optional Sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • proofing basket
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Mixing and Shaping
  1. Combine sourdough starter, warm water, and flour in a mixing bowl. Stir until cohesive.
  2. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. After resting, add salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and let dough bulk ferment for 4 to 5 hours, performing stretch-and-fold every 30 minutes.
  5. After final stretch-and-fold, gently fold in blueberries and cream cheese.
  6. Shape the dough into a round boule and place seam-side up in a floured proofing basket. Refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
  7. Preheat the oven to 475°F with the Dutch oven inside.
  8. Turn the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and transfer to the Dutch oven.
  9. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and handle the dough with care when incorporating blueberries and cream cheese.

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