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Valentine’s Day Sourdough White Chocolate Chip Strawberry Bread

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This Valentine’s Day Sourdough White Chocolate Chip Strawberry Bread is a delightful twist on a classic quick bread, perfect for celebrating love and indulgence. With a tangy sourdough base, sweet strawberries, and creamy white chocolate chips, this bread offers a unique balance of flavors and textures that are ideal for a special occasion. It’s an easy-to-make, moist, and flavorful treat that’s perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

1 cup sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

1/2 cup white chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream (or yogurt).
  5. Gently fold in the sourdough starter, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips. (Reserve a few white chocolate chips for topping if desired.)
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved white chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover the loaf loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking.
  10. Once done, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice and serve! For extra sweetness, drizzle with a bit of melted white chocolate or serve with whipped cream.

Notes

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to a week.

If using frozen strawberries, make sure to thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture in the batter.

For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose and whole wheat flours for a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

If the crust is too soft, press it down more firmly with the back of a spoon or add an extra tablespoon of melted butter.

For a richer flavor, you can add a bit more cream cheese or use mascarpone cheese instead for a creamier, denser filling.

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