Cookies and cream sourdough
150g starter
300g water
450g bread flour
10g of salt
Crushed Oreos to your liking- I used 1 sleeve
20g sugar
1. Mix 150g of starter, 300g of water, 450g of flour, and 10g of salt into large bowl
2. Cover mixture for 1 hour and perform 1 set of stretch a folds
3. Perform 3 more sets of stretch and folds 3 min apart
4. Let dough rest for 2 hours
5. Shape dough while adding inclusions
6. Let rest for 20 min
7. Shape dough and place in fridge for at least two hours
8. Preheat oven to 450 degrees with Dutch oven inside
9. Score and cook for 30min
10. Remove lid from Dutch oven and let cook for 20-25 min at 425 degrees. (This will depend on how golden brown you would like your crust)
spray top of bread with water after preliminary bake. This will assist in blistering and color
Adding crushed Oreos to your sourdough bread is a fun way to combine classic cookie flavors with traditional bread baking. When incorporating Oreos into your dough, it’s important to ensure they are well distributed but not overly crushed to maintain texture within the bread. I recommend gently folding the Oreos into the dough during the shaping stage, just as shown in the recipe, so they don’t disintegrate and color the dough too much. The sweetness from the 20g of sugar helps balance the tanginess of the sourdough starter, creating a lovely harmony of flavors. Another useful tip to enhance your bread’s crust is to spray water on the top after the initial bake, as suggested. This technique encourages blistering and adds an attractive golden color to the crust. Using a Dutch oven adds steam to the baking environment, which contributes to a better rise and crust development. If you want to experiment further, you can try variations like adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the dough to elevate the cookies and cream theme. Also, allowing the dough to ferment slowly in the fridge develops deeper flavors and makes the process more manageable with your schedule. Baking sourdough with sweet inclusions like Oreos offers a unique twist that is sure to impress both your family and friends. This recipe provides a great balance between the sour notes of traditional sourdough and the sweetness from the cookies, making it an enjoyable baking adventure!
