Sourdough Focaccia Bread: Discover the Secret Recipe!
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A delicious and airy sourdough focaccia bread, perfect for any meal or as a snack.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 large focaccia 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 10g salt
- 50ml olive oil
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- Sea salt for topping
- In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and water until combined.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt, and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, gently stretch and fold the dough in the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking tray and spread it out gently.
- Cover and let it rise for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Use your fingers to dimple the surface of the dough, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use a kitchen scale for measuring ingredients.
- Experiment with different toppings like olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg