Description
A delightful twist on traditional sourdough, this Raspberry Cheesecake Sourdough Bread combines the rich tang of cream cheese and sweet-tart raspberries for a soft, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
- 625 grams bread flour (about 4 cups)
- 100 grams active sourdough starter (about 1 cup)
- 10 grams salt (about 1 3/4 teaspoon)
- 450 grams water (about 1 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup sliced raspberries (freeze-dried recommended)
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare to knead the dough and let it rest for a total of 12 hours, with a minimum of 3 hours at room temperature.
- Combine sourdough starter, water, and flour in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon until mixed.
- Let the mixture sit for 1 hour (autolyse stage).
- Add salt and let it sit for another 30 minutes.
- Perform the first stretch and fold or coil fold.
- Let it rest for another 30 minutes and repeat the fold.
- Continue stretching and folding 3-4 more times until the dough is jiggly and has doubled in size.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl.
- Prepare raspberries by washing and lightly drying them.
- Stretch the dough into a rectangle and evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture and raspberries.
- Fold the dough like an envelope, adding more cream cheese and raspberries as needed.
- Roll the dough tightly and shape it into a ball.
- Place the dough in a floured banneton proofing basket or lined bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Remove the dough from the fridge, let it sit for about an hour, and preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Carefully flip the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place it in a preheated Dutch oven.
- Bake the dough for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to finish baking.
- Let it cool on a rack before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, use freeze-dried raspberries. Ensure that your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best rise.
- Prep Time: 720 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American