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