Description

Sourdough Focaccia Bread is a light and airy bread with a crispy crust, perfected with a bubbling fermentation process. This ultimate guide will help you create a perfect focaccia with the delightful flavors of rosemary and flaky sea salt.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g Bread Flour
375 ml Warm Water
100 g Active Sourdough Starter
10 g Fine Sea Salt
60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
1 tbsp Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the bread flour and sea salt. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix the warm water with the active sourdough starter until well blended.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Add 40 ml of olive oil into the dough, and knead it for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 4 to 6 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once risen, gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking tray, spreading it gently to fill the tray.
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top of the dough and use your fingers to create dimples across the surface.
Sprinkle fresh rosemary needles and flaky sea salt on top.
Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F) and let the focaccia rest for another 30 minutes while the oven heats.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure your sourdough starter is bubbly and active. You can customize this focaccia by adding other herbs or toppings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Bread, Side Dish, Appetizer
Method: Baking, Fermentation
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 315 kcal
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 710 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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