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sourdough blueberry bread
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Sourdough Blueberry Bread

This sourdough blueberry bread has the perfect blend of flavors. With its irresistible cake-like texture and effortless preparation, it's a treat you'll find yourself returning to time and again.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sourdough blueberry bread
Servings: loaf

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Calories: 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 8x4 or 9x5 in loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus 1 tablespoon for the blueberries )
  • 3/4 cup sugar (see notes for adjustments )
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (I use avocado oil)
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter (active or discard brought to room temperature)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease the loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl mix together the blueberries and 1 tablespoon of flour and set aside.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until everything is combined.
  4. To the same mixing bowl, add the milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard. Mix until the flour has absorbed all of the liquid. It is ok if there are a few clumps.
  5. Lastly, fold in the blueberries until just combined. Be careful not to overmix here.
  6. Transfer the batter to your loaf pan. Optional: sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over the top before baking.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  8. Allow the sourdough blueberry bread to cool for 20 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a cooling rack. Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Storing Sourdough Blueberry Bread

  1. Store sourdough blueberry bread in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for up to 2-3 days.
  2. For longer storage, refrigerate the bread for up to a week, ensuring it's well-wrapped to prevent drying out.
  3. To freeze, tightly wrap individual slices or the entire loaf in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw frozen bread slices or loaf at room temperature or gently reheat in the oven to revive the texture.

Notes

Sourdough starter: active or discard (I recommend the sourdough discard be no more than a week old to avoid a sour taste). 

Sugar: feel free to adjust the sugar accordingly if you would prefer it less sweet use 1/2 cup of sugar. 

Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries make sure to not thaw them. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 170 mg |

Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

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