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Description
This recipe combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with the sweet burst of blueberries and the bright zest of lemon. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter with warm water.
- Add the bread flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon zest.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 6-8 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter bread, add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the dough.
- If you don’t have a Dutch oven, you can bake the bread on a baking sheet with a tray of water underneath to create steam.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg