Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Breakfast Loaf
Start your day off right with a lemon blueberry sourdough breakfast loaf! This delightful, soft loaf is infused with zesty lemon and packed with juicy blueberries, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will brighten any morning. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet breakfast at home, this loaf is sure to impress. Its comforting aroma fills the kitchen as it bakes, and each slice is ideal for toasting or savoring on its own. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe combines the health benefits of sourdough with the refreshing taste of summer fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the sourdough starter, sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until you have a soft dough.
- Knead gently on a floured surface until smooth.
- Fold in the blueberries carefully.
- Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 4–6 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased pan.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg