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best sourdough focaccia

Best Sourdough Focaccia: 5 Steps to Pure Bliss


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 1 large focaccia 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This is a simple recipe for the best sourdough focaccia. It has a crisp crust and a soft, airy interior.


Ingredients

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  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 350ml water
  • 100g sourdough starter
  • 10g salt
  • 30ml olive oil
  • Fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and water. Mix until no dry flour remains.
  2. Add the sourdough starter and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Add olive oil and mix well.
  5. Let the dough rise for 4-6 hours, stretching and folding every hour.
  6. Grease a baking pan and transfer the dough into it.
  7. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
  8. Let the dough rise for another hour in the pan.
  9. Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingers. Optionally, sprinkle with herbs and sea salt.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
  • Adjust the baking time based on your oven.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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