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A golden loaf of fruit cream sourdough sliced to reveal a soft crumb and colorful dried fruits

Fruit Cream Sourdough

Prep Time 14 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 14 hours 45 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
  • 350 g high -protein bread flour
  • 210 g filtered water
  • 7 g fine sea salt
  • 30 g hone y
  • 100 g mixed dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, and chopped apricots)
  • 100 ml heavy cream (reduced to 50ml)
  • 5 g fresh orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Combine active starter, water, and honey in a mixing bowl and whisk until the starter is fully dissolved.
  • Incorporate bread flour and salt, mixing until no dry flour remains; cover and autolyse for 45 minutes.
  • Perform four sets of stretch-and-folds at 30-minute intervals to develop gluten structure.
  • While the dough ferments, simmer the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until reduced by half; allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly dampened surface and gently stretch into a large rectangle for lamination.
  • Spread the cooled cream reduction, orange zest, and dried fruits evenly across the dough surface.
  • Fold the dough into a tight cylinder, then into a ball, and place in a floured banneton.
  • Proof for 4 hours at room temperature (75°F) or cold-proof in the refrigerator for 12-15 hours.
  • Preheat a Dutch oven to 230°C (450°F).
  • Score the loaf surface and bake covered for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 98°C (208°F).