Description
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with a festive sourdough bread featuring fresh strawberries and creamy white chocolate chips. With its tangy, sweet flavor and stunning pink hue, this bread is a perfect treat for a romantic breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup pureed fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the add-ins:
- 1/2 cup fresh diced strawberries
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
For topping:
- 2 tablespoons flour for dusting
- Additional white chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Combine sourdough starter, pureed strawberries, warm water, bread flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Add-Ins: Gently fold in diced strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- First Rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 4–6 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Proof: Form dough into a round loaf and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a proofing basket. Cover and allow to rise for 2–3 hours.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Dust loaf with flour, score with a sharp knife, and garnish with extra white chocolate chips.
- Bake: Transfer dough to preheated Dutch oven, cover with lid, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove lid and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool bread completely on a wire rack before slicing to reveal its vibrant pink interior and melty white chocolate pockets.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best flavor and natural pink color.
- Puree the strawberries just before use to prevent excess liquid.
- For added Valentine’s flair, shape the bread into a heart before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
