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Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Focaccia

A delightful treat that combines tangy lemons with sweet blueberries, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 75 grams Sourdough Starter Make sure it's active.
  • 400 grams warm Water
  • 25 grams Honey
  • 500 grams Bread Flour
  • 10 grams Salt
  • 35 grams Olive Oil For drizzling.
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 16 ounces fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 ounce Butter For greasing.
  • 6 ounces Water
  • 2 ounces Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ounce ClearJel Thickening agent.
  • 1 ounce cold Water For the slurry.
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 cup Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons soft Butter
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Day 1: 12 hours before baking, mix the sourdough starter, warm water, and honey in a bowl.
  2. Add the flour, mix well, cover, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Next, add the salt and mix it through. With wet hands, pull and fold the dough from all sides.
  4. Cover it with oiled plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 12 hours (overnight).
Making the Blueberry Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice; simmer them together.
  2. Make a slurry using cold water and ClearJel, then add it to the blueberry mixture and cook until it thickens.
  3. Allow it to cool, then refrigerate.
Baking
  1. Day 2: Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Oil a sheet pan and stretch the dough onto it.
  3. Spread the cooled blueberry filling over the dough and fold the edges over to enclose the filling.
  4. Cover and let it rise for 2 hours until it becomes puffy.
  5. For the crumble topping: Mix together flour, butter, and sugar until combined.
  6. For the lemon glaze: Stir the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Dimple the dough with oiled fingers, drizzle it with olive oil and melted butter, add dollops of the blueberry filling, and sprinkle with the crumble topping.
  8. Bake in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until it turns golden brown.
  9. Allow it to cool on a wire rack before cutting, and finish with a drizzle of the lemon glaze.

Notes

This focaccia can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Serve it as a delightful breakfast with coffee or tea, or as a light afternoon snack. Make sure your sourdough starter is active before using it for the best rise.