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Sourdough focaccia recipe - A golden brown sourdough focaccia with large bubbles and rosemary needles on top.

The Ultimate Sourdough Focaccia

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A high-hydration, bubbly, and incredibly flavorful sourdough focaccia recipe with a crispy golden crust and airy interior.

  • Total Time: 24 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large pan (approx 12 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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100g active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
375g warm water
10g honey or maple syrup
500g bread flour
10g sea salt
50g extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for the pan)
Fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter, warm water, and honey until the starter is mostly dissolved.
Step 2: Add the bread flour and sea salt to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula or your hands until no dry flour remains and a shaggy dough forms.
Step 3: Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes to hydrate.
Step 4: Perform four sets of stretch and folds every 30 minutes. To do this, wet your hands, grab one side of the dough, pull it up, and fold it over to the center. Rotate the bowl and repeat 4 times per set.
Step 5: After the final fold, cover the dough and let it sit at room temperature for 2-4 hours until it has increased in volume by about 50% and looks bubbly.
Step 6: Transfer the dough to a well-oiled 9x13 inch baking pan. Gently flip the dough to coat both sides in oil. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
Step 7: Remove the pan from the fridge 2-3 hours before baking. Let it proof in a warm spot until the dough has spread to the corners of the pan and is very jiggly.
Step 8: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Drizzle the top of the dough with more olive oil. Use your fingertips to dimple the dough deeply, creating pockets for the oil.
Step 9: Sprinkle with fresh rosemary and flaky salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is deep golden brown and the bottom is crispy.
Step 10: Allow the focaccia to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to maintain the crispy crust.

Notes

For best results, use a metal pan to ensure a crispy bottom crust. If the dough is resisting stretching to the corners, let it rest for 15 minutes and try again.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg