Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Breakfast Loaf
Indulge in the delightful experience of a lemon blueberry sourdough breakfast loaf—a perfect way to elevate your mornings! This fluffy, tangy bread is bursting with juicy blueberries and zesty lemon, creating a refreshing flavor that will awaken your senses. Ideal for brunch gatherings or a cozy breakfast at home, this loaf is both simple to make and impressive to serve. With its tender crumb and vibrant taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy it warm with butter, transformed into French toast, or simply on its own as a wholesome treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Knead on a floured surface until you form a soft dough.
- Gently fold in blueberries to avoid breaking them.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 4–6 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg