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Easy Sourdough Focaccia

A classic focaccia sourdough recipe that proves to always be the crowd pleaser. Light, airy, and can be paired with just about any meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 100 grams active starter
  • 400 grams room temperature water
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 10 grams salt

Instructions

  • Whisk water and starter together.
  • Add flour and salt
  • Mix into a shaggy dough and let sit for one hour.
  • Perform a series of 8 turns / folds. Wait 2 minutes. Repeat the turns / fold.
  • Repeat 3 times, totaling 4 series of folds.
  • Let rise at room temperature until doubled, 6-8 hours
  • Butter and oil a metal 9x13 pan. Gently transfer dough. Flip dough over so it’s coated with oil on both sides. Carefully encourage the dough to spread by stretching it out to fill most of the pan.
  • Cover and let rest for another 1-2 hours or until puffy.
  • Cover fingertips in oil and dimple the dough.
  • Add 2 tablespoons more oil to the dough, sprinkle with salt and rosemary or herbs of your choice.
  • Bake at 425 for 25 minutes or until golden brown and done.
  • Transfer immediately to a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes.
Author: Eten en Voeden
Calories: 266kcal
Keyword: Baked Things, bread, dinner, focaccia, homemade bread, Sandwiches, sourdough, sourdough bread, sourdough focaccia