Description
This Cranberry Goat Cheese Sourdough combines the tangy flavor of homemade sourdough with the creamy richness of goat cheese and the sweet-tart burst of cranberries. It’s a delightful bread that impresses with every slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of active sourdough starter
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ cups of lukewarm water
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
- 4 ounces of crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans
- Honey
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter with equal parts water and flour. It should be bubbly and double in size when ready.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and lukewarm water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries, goat cheese, and walnuts or pecans. Ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Gently deflate the dough and shape it into a round or oval loaf. Place it in a well-floured proofing basket.
- Cover the loaf with a cloth and let it proof for another 1-2 hours until it puffs up slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and heat a Dutch oven if you have one.
- Transfer the loaf to the Dutch oven or a baking sheet, score the top, cover with a lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This bread pairs well with cheese and charcuterie.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg