Make extra because this sourdough focaccia will be demolished quickly! Try dipping in olive oil with course salt and red pepper flakes or spread creamy butter on top. So delicious!
Focaccia is the perfect bread to start with.
Why?
- It requires no dutch oven, only a 9 by 13 inch pan.
- Fewer lifts and folds and no shaping.
- No scoring needed.
Curious about sourdough?
You’ll need starter. You can make your own over the course of about a week or so. If you choose to do this, summer is the best time. Starter likes warmth. My recommendation is to purchase dehydrated starter on line. Check here if you want more details about bread making. I will also suggest a heat mat. This is a game changer is it literally regulates heat so your starter and dough can remain at optimal temperature. Check Bakehouse Essentials (discount at checkout with Lemon10).
What you’ll need:
Easy Focaccia Sourdough Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 grams active sourdough starter
- 15 grams of kosher salt
- 500 grams *high protein flour
- 420 grams of water
- Olive oil, course salt, and herbs
Instructions
- Add starter, salt, and water to a bowl. Stir to combine (milky color).
- Add flour and mix, dough will be sticky. Cover with a dish or towel.
- Over the course of 2 or 3 hours, lift and fold the dough. Make your way around the dough for a total of 4 lift and folds.
- Cover bowl with a bathing cap or saran wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil to a baking sheet. Turn dough out on to pan and form a rectangle. Turn dough over so olive oil is on both sides. Cover and allow to rise for at least 3 hours (double in size)
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Using your finger tips, gently press into the dough to create dimples. Don't worry if the dough doesn't fit the pan exactly.
- Sprinkle the dough with course salt and add herbs. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to slicing.
- Serve with butter or olive oil and course salt, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
4 Responses
Hello! I am interested in making your focaccia recipe but couldn’t find the baking instructions. Did I just overlook it? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Hello! Sorry for the delay here. I’m a one-man-band and have difficulty keeping up sometimes. I might have been in progress of an update. Hopefully the recipe is clear now.
In the recipe above, the 6th bullet point is blank. It is safe to assume it is the baking instructions. Is it bake at 450 for 30 minutes! Please advise. Thanks so much. The dough is amazing so far and just put it the fridge til tomorrow.
Hi there! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you! Hopefully you figured this out. I checked the recipe it looked like I didn’t update a change.