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
- In a large bowl, mix the active sourdough starter, milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add the flour and mix until no dry bits remain; the dough will appear shaggy and slightly sticky.
- Let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
Folding and Adding Blueberries
- Perform a set of gentle folds, about 3 times, at 20 to 30-minute intervals.
- After the first or second fold, sprinkle the blueberries on top and fold the dough over gently to incorporate.
Bulk Fermentation
- 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
- Gently shape the dough into a rectangle, fold it, and roll into a tight round.
- Let it proof at room temperature or in the fridge overnight for more flavor.
Scoring and Baking
- Preheat the oven with the Dutch oven inside.
- Tip the dough onto parchment and score it with a confident cut.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and baked through.
- 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