Sourdough White Chocolate Strawberry Bread (Printable)
Tender sourdough loaf with fresh strawberries and creamy white chocolate chips.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sourdough Starter & Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup active sourdough starter, fed and bubbly
02 - 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
12 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
# How to Prepare:
01 - Whisk together the sourdough starter, lukewarm milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and 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 mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Take care not to overmix to maintain tender texture.
04 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Cover the bowl and let rest at room temperature for 3–4 hours, or refrigerate overnight to allow proper fermentation and flavor development.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan thoroughly and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
07 - Give the rested batter a gentle stir, then transfer to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is deep golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sourdough adds this incredible tang that cuts through all that sweetness like a bright surprise
- Those pockets of melted white chocolate make every bite feel like finding hidden treasure
02 -
- Do not skip the rest period, because the sourdough needs time to develop flavor and the baking powder needs acid to activate properly
- Frozen strawberries work beautifully if you toss them in flour first and dont let them thaw, which prevents a soggy crumb
03 -
- Check for doneness at the 50-minute mark because ovens vary and this bread can dry out quickly
- Room temperature strawberries fold in more easily without bleeding pink streaks through the batter