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Raspberry Cheesecake Sourdough Bread

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A delightful blend of tangy sourdough, creamy cheesecake, and sweet raspberries, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

  • Total Time: 755 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 625 grams bread flour (about 4 cups)
  • 100 grams active sourdough starter (about 1 cup)
  • 10 grams salt (about 1 ¾ teaspoon)
  • 450 grams water (about 1 ½ cup)
  • ½ cup sliced raspberries (preferably freeze-dried)
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare to knead the dough and let it rest for a total of 12 hours, with a minimum of 3 hours at room temperature.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter, water, and flour until mixed.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 1 hour (autolyse stage).
  4. Add salt and let sit for another 30 minutes.
  5. Perform the first stretch and fold.
  6. Let rest for another 30 minutes and repeat the fold.
  7. Continue stretching and folding 3-4 more times until the dough is jiggly and has doubled in size.
  8. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  9. Prepare raspberries by washing and lightly drying them.
  10. Stretch the dough into a rectangle and evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture and raspberries.
  11. Fold the dough like an envelope, adding more cream cheese and raspberries as needed.
  12. Roll the dough tightly and shape it into a ball.
  13. Place the dough in a floured banneton proofing basket or lined bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  14. Remove dough from the fridge, let sit for an hour, and preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  15. Carefully flip the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place it in a preheated Dutch oven.
  16. Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes.
  17. Let cool on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or honey, and it pairs well with coffee or tea. Store in a bread bag or plastic bag at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 720 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg