Description
This Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Loaf transforms traditional sourdough into a breakfast masterpiece. Tangy fermented dough meets sweet blueberries, bright lemon zest, and luxurious cream cheese swirls for a bakery-quality loaf you can make at home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
100g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
350g bread flour
225g water (room temperature)
8g sea salt
25g honey
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)
150g fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
115g cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons honey (for cream cheese mixture)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Feed sourdough starter 8-12 hours before baking until doubled and bubbly.
2. Mix bread flour and water in a large bowl until no dry flour remains. Cover and rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
3. Add bubbly starter, honey, and lemon zest. Mix with wet hands for 2-3 minutes until incorporated.
4. Add salt and mix for 2 more minutes. Cover and begin bulk fermentation.
5. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours (4 folds per session).
6. Let dough rest undisturbed for 2-3 more hours until increased by 50-75% with visible bubbles.
7. Toss blueberries with cornstarch. Gently fold berries into the dough.
8. Pre-shape dough into a round. Rest for 20 minutes.
9. Mix softened cream cheese with honey, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
10. Roll dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread cream cheese mixture over surface, leaving a 1-inch border.
11. Roll dough tightly from the short end like a jelly roll. Pinch seam closed.
12. Place seam-side down in a parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover tightly.
13. Refrigerate for 8-16 hours for cold fermentation.
14. Preheat oven to 450°F with Dutch oven inside (or place empty roasting pan on bottom rack) for 1 hour.
15. Score the top of the loaf with one long slash down the center, about 1/2 inch deep.
16. Bake covered for 20 minutes (or with steam), then uncovered for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 205-210°F and crust is deep golden.
17. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements—baking by weight ensures consistent results.
Don’t thaw frozen blueberries; add them directly to the dough to prevent excess moisture.
The dough should be sticky—resist adding extra flour. Wet your hands when handling.
Baking time may vary based on your oven. Always use a thermometer to check doneness (205-210°F internal temperature).
For the cleanest slices, wait 4-6 hours or overnight before cutting.
Store at room temperature in a paper bag for up to 3 days, or slice and freeze for up to 3 months.
If the top browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes active, 12 hours inactive
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Fermentation, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 285mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: blueberry lemon cream, sourdough bread, cream cheese swirl, artisan bread, fermented bread, breakfast loaf, berry bread, lemon sourdough
