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Easy Sourdough Blueberry Lemon Focaccia

Soft sourdough focaccia with blueberries and lemon.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Bread / Dessert
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 100 g active sourdough starter
  • 400 g warm water
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 10 g salt
  • 500 g bread flour
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 30 g olive oil for pan

Topping

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 62 g unsalted butter melted

Lemon Glaze

  • 2 –3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 130 g powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Feed your sourdough starter 4–6 hours before starting until it reaches peak activity.
  • In a large bowl, mix starter, flour, water, sugar, salt, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
  • Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Perform 3 sets of stretch and folds, resting 30 minutes between each set.
  • Cover and allow the dough to bulk ferment for 3–6 hours until airy.
  • Refrigerate overnight for cold fermentation.
  • Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper and olive oil.
  • Transfer dough to the pan and gently stretch to fit.
  • Cover and let rise for 4–5 hours until bubbly.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Add blueberries and drizzle melted butter over the dough.
  • Dimple the dough with your fingers.
  • Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
  • Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar to create glaze.
  • Cool the bread, then drizzle with glaze before serving.
  • This Easy Sourdough Blueberry Lemon Focaccia is best enjoyed fresh with its soft texture and bright flavor.

Notes

  • Substitute blueberries with raspberries or blackberries