🍋🫐🍞💛 🍞 Blueberry Lemon-Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread

👩‍🍳 Instructions — Step by Step

1. Prepare the Starter (If Needed)

Mix starter, flour, and water in a bowl. Cover and let sit for 4–6 hours until bubbly and active.

2. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and sugar/honey.
Add water and active starter. Mix until a rough dough forms.

3. Knead and Fold in Flavors

Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
Gently fold in blueberries, lemon zest, and cream cheese cubes.
Be careful not to crush the blueberries.

4. Bulk Fermentation

Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours, folding every 1–2 hours to strengthen the dough.

5. Shape the Loaf

Shape the dough into a round or oval loaf.
Place on parchment paper or a lightly floured proofing basket. Cover and let rise 1–2 hours, until slightly puffy.

6. Preheat and Bake

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside if using.
Carefully transfer the loaf into the Dutch oven or onto a baking sheet.
Score the top with a sharp knife.

7. Bake

• Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

• Remove the lid (if using Dutch oven) and bake another 20–25 minutes, until crust is golden and crispy.

8. Cool and Serve

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to let the cream cheese set.
Enjoy with butter, jam, or on its own for a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors.