Sourdough Focaccia Bread
A simple yet delicious focaccia bread that is soft, airy, and perfect for dipping or making sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 500g all-purpose flour
- 350ml water
- 100g sourdough starter
- 10g salt
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for topping)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine flour and water in a large mixing bowl until no dry flour remains.
- Add sourdough starter and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Let the dough rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, stretching and folding every 30 minutes.
- Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it with olive oil and pour the dough onto it, stretching gently to fit.
- Rest the dough for another 30 minutes, covered.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dimple the dough surface with your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and herbs if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best rise. This bread can be stored for 2-3 days at room temperature, or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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