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Cranberry Goat Cheese Sourdough

Cranberry Goat Cheese Sourdough: Elevate Your Baking Game

This Cranberry Goat Cheese Sourdough features a delightful fusion of tangy cranberries and creamy goat cheese, perfect for bakers of all levels.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Final Proof 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter Ensure it’s active and bubbly.
  • 300 g Bread Flour Provides chewiness.
  • 150 g Whole Wheat Flour Adds flavor and nutrition.
  • 450 g Water Use filtered water.
  • 10 g Salt Enhances flavor and regulates yeast.
For the Add-ins
  • 120 g Dried Cranberries Opt for unsweetened for balance.
  • 115 g Goat Cheese Ensure it's cold for texture.
  • 15 g Honey Adds subtle sweetness.
  • 5 g Orange Zest Optional for added flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Bench scraper
  • Banneton
  • Dutch oven
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Starter: Ensure your sourdough starter is active and has doubled in size.
  2. Autolyse the Dough: Mix bread flour and whole wheat flour with water; rest for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Add Starter and Salt: Incorporate starter and salt; let it rest for another 30 minutes.
  4. Develop Structure: Perform 4-6 sets of stretch and folds over 2-3 hours.
  5. Incorporate Add-ins: Gently fold in cranberries and goat cheese during the final stretch.
  6. Bulk Fermentation: Let the dough rise until increased by 50% for about 1-2 hours.
  7. Shape the Loaf: Turn out the dough and shape it; place seam-side up in a floured banneton.
  8. Final Proof: Cover and refrigerate the banneton for 12-18 hours.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 500°F, bake for 20 minutes covered, then 20-25 minutes uncovered.
  10. Cool: Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use cold goat cheese and an active starter for the best texture and flavor. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to enhance flavor.

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