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Sourdough Focaccia

Delicious Sourdough Focaccia: Your Easy Homemade Adventure

Discover the joy of homemade Sourdough Focaccia, a versatile bread that elevates any meal with its golden crust and soft, chewy interior.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Second Rise 6 hours
Total Time 14 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 100 g Sourdough Starter Essential for natural leavening.
  • 512 g All-Purpose Bread Flour Main structural component.
  • 440 g Water Adjust based on humidity.
  • 10 g Kosher Salt Enhances flavor; can use sea salt.
  • 30 ml Olive Oil Adds richness and crispness.
Topping Ingredients
  • Fresh Herbs (e.g., Rosemary) Optional for flavor.
  • Olives or Sun-Dried Tomatoes Optional for a gourmet twist.
  • Sea Salt Flakes For finishing touches.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • butter knife
  • Oven
  • Wire Rack
  • Pyrex Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Feed 100g sourdough starter with equal parts water and flour; let rise for 4 to 18 hours until bubbly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine bubbly starter, 10g kosher salt, and 440g water. Stir well; add 512g flour and mix until sticky.
  3. Cover and let dough rise at room temperature for 8 to 18 hours until nearly doubled.
  4. Drizzle dough with olive oil, deflate gently, and transfer to buttered Pyrex. Cover and rest for 5 to 6 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Dimple dough, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  6. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes to restore freshness.

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