Sourdough Strawberry White Chocolate Bread (Print View)

Tender sourdough bread loaded with fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips for a sweet brunch treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sourdough Starter & Wet Ingredients

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→ Dry Ingredients

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# Method:

01 - Whisk together the sourdough starter, lukewarm milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to ensure even distribution.
03 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent toughness in the final loaf.
04 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Cover the bowl and let the batter rest at room temperature for 3–4 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator, to allow fermentation and flavor development.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
07 - Give the batter a gentle stir, then scrape into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

# Insider Tips:

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  • The tang from the sourdough starter cuts through the sweetness, making each bite feel sophisticated rather than cloying
  • Fresh strawberries release moisture as they bake, creating pockets of jammy fruit throughout the tender crumb
  • White chocolate melts into creamy ribbons that balance the slight sourness perfectly
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  • Overmixing the batter will activate the gluten too much, resulting in a tough, rubbery texture instead of tender bread
  • The rest period is non-negotiable—the starter needs time to work its magic and develop that signature tang
  • If you use frozen strawberries, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding to prevent them from sinking to the bottom
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  • If your starter has been refrigerated, feed it and let it sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours before using
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots
  • Check for doneness at the 50-minute mark rather than risking overbaking

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