Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Loaf: Discover Its Zesty Charm!
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A delightful blend of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries in a beautifully rustic sourdough loaf.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the flour, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate the blueberries gently into the dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let the dough rise again for about 1 hour.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a sweeter loaf, increase the sugar to 1/2 cup.
- Ensure the blueberries are fresh to avoid excess moisture.
- This loaf can be served warm or toasted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg