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Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread

This Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread blends the tangy flavor of sourdough with the sweetness of blueberries and a rich lemon-cream cheese swirl. Soft inside, crisp outside, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon treat.

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter, warm water, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Add bread flour, salt, and lemon zest, stirring until a rough dough forms.
  • Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little extra flour if sticky. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice until creamy. Gently fold blueberries into the rested dough, keeping them whole.
  • Over the next 2 hours, perform stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes to build structure.
  • After the final fold, spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough and fold lightly to create a marbled swirl.
  • Shape into a round or oval loaf, place seam-side up in a floured proofing basket, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven and Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C). Transfer the dough seam-side down into the hot pot, cover, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to preserve the swirl.