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Four slices of lemon blueberry bread sit on a wooden cutting board with the rest of the loaf on the cutting board and sliced lemons.

Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Bread

This fermented sourdough bread recipe is made with fresh blueberries and lemon juice. The flavor together is a perfect balance of tart and sweet!
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Overnight Fermentation: 18 hours
Total Time: 23 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Jamie

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • danish dough whisk
  • bread lame
  • parchment paper or bread mat

Ingredients

  • 150 grams active sourdough starter
  • 375 grams warm water
  • 25 grams lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest zest from one lemon
  • 55 grams granulated sugar
  • 550 grams bread flour
  • 10 grams salt
  • 200 grams fresh blueberries

Instructions

Mix the Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, lukewarm water, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and bread flour until combined. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30-45 minutes (autolyse).

Add Salt & Incorporate Inclusions with Stretch-and-Folds

  • Sprinkle the salt over the dough and gently press it in. Now, begin the stretch-and-fold method:
  • Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
  • Grab one side of the dough, stretch it upward, and then fold it over the center.
  • Rotate the bowl 90 degrees and repeat. Do this a total of 4 times (one full round).
  • Gently fold in the blueberries during the second round of stretch-and-folds, ensuring even distribution without deflating the dough.

Bulk Fermentation & Stretch and Folds

  • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature (21-23°C/70-75°F) for 4-6 hours, performing 3-4 additional sets of stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours.

Shape the Dough

  • Lightly flour a work surface and shape the dough into a round or oval loaf. Place it seam-side up in a well-floured banneton or a bowl lined with a floured kitchen towel.

Cold Fermentation (Overnight Rise)

  • Cover the dough and refrigerate overnight (8-12 hours) for enhanced flavor and structure.

Preheat & Prepare for Baking

  • The next day, preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) for at least 30 minutes, placing a Dutch oven inside. Cut a piece of parchment paper or prepare a bread sling to prevent inclusions from sticking and burning.

Score & Bake

  • Remove the dough from the fridge, place it onto parchment paper, and score the top with a sharp knife or bread lame. Carefully place it into the hot Dutch oven.

Bake the Bread

  • Bake the bread covered with the lid of the Dutch oven at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake for another 30 minutes until golden brown.

Cool & Enjoy!

  • Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing (about 1 hour).

Notes

Storage: 
Homemade bread is best enjoyed the same day it is baked. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 234kcal
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