Description
Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Focaccia is a delightful springtime treat that beautifully balances sweet and tangy flavors. This fluffy, golden-brown focaccia is bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Its crisp edges and soft interior offer a satisfying texture that pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee or tea. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just indulging in a sweet snack, this recipe will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 6 grams sourdough starter ripe, bubbly and active (about 1 teaspoon)
- 60 grams all-purpose or bread flour (about 1/2 cup)
- 60 grams water (about 1/4 cup)
- 120 grams levain ripe, bubbly and active (scant ½ cup – can also substitute for active sourdough starter)
- 400 grams water (about 1 ⅔ cup)
- 40 grams granulated sugar (about 3 Tablespoons)
- 10 grams salt (about 1.5 teaspoons)
- 9 grams lemon zest (about 1.5 Tablespoons from 2 lemons)
- 500 grams bread flour (about 3 ½ cups)
- 175 grams blueberries (reserved for folds (125 grams) AND topping (50 grams), about 1 cup)
- 40 grams olive oil reserved for pan (about 3 Tablespoons)
- 30 grams melted butter (reserved for pan, about 2 Tablespoons)
- 30 grams unsalted butter (softened about 2 Tablespoons)
- 30 grams brown sugar (about 2 Tablespoons)
- 50 grams all-purpose flour (about ⅓ cup)
- pinch of salt (about ¼ teaspoon)
- 2 gram ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon optional)
- 100 grams powdered sugar (about ¾ cup plus 1 Tablespoon)
- 20 grams lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 1.5 Tablespoons)
- 5 grams vanilla extract (about 1 teaspoon)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your sourdough starter by combining it with water and flour; let it sit until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, mix the levain, water, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and bread flour until combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and let the dough rest covered for one hour.
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and transfer the dough onto it; stretch gently to fit.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and optional cinnamon; sprinkle over the dough along with remaining blueberries.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg