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Loaf of Sourdough Blueberry Lemon Quick Bread with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.

Sourdough Blueberry Lemon Quick Bread


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices

Description

A bright and cozy quick bread that beautifully combines the flavors of sourdough, blueberries, and lemon, perfect for busy mornings.


Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Active sourdough starter (Bubbly and recently fed.)
  • 2 cups All purpose flour or bread flour (Bread flour gives a bit more chew.)
  • 3/4 cup Milk or buttermilk (Keeps the bread tender.)
  • 2 large Eggs (For structure and a soft crumb.)
  • 1/3 cup Sugar (Balances the lemon and tang.)
  • 1/4 cup Butter or neutral oil (Butter tastes richer; oil stays moist longer.)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest (Essential for lemon flavor.)
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice (Fresh is best for bright flavor.)
  • 1-2 cups Blueberries (Fresh or frozen; no need to thaw frozen.)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavor.)


Instructions

Mixing the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, mix the active sourdough starter, milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Add the flour and mix until no dry bits remain; the dough will appear shaggy and slightly sticky.
  3. Let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Folding and Adding Blueberries

  1. Perform a set of gentle folds, about 3 times, at 20 to 30-minute intervals.
  2. After the first or second fold, sprinkle the blueberries on top and fold the dough over gently to incorporate.

Bulk Fermentation

  1. Allow the dough to bulk ferment for 4 to 6 hours, or until it has grown about 50% larger and looks smooth with bubbles appearing.

Shaping and Proofing

  1. Gently shape the dough into a rectangle, fold it, and roll into a tight round.
  2. Let it proof at room temperature or in the fridge overnight for more flavor.

Scoring and Baking

  1. Preheat the oven with the Dutch oven inside.
  2. Tip the dough onto parchment and score it with a confident cut.
  3. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and baked through.
  4. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store bread wrapped at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze, separated by parchment paper.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, brunch
  • Cuisine: American