Same Day Sourdough Focaccia
the easiest recipe for great bread every single time
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 140 grams active sourdough starter
- 375 grams spring water use 350 grams if you are using AP flour
- 450 grams bread flour can sub AP flour for less chewy bread
- 15 grams olive oil for the dough -- will use more for baking
- 10 grams sea salt
- any additional toppings or inclusions italian seasoning, garlic, cheese, anything you already have in your pantry.
Instructions
- Just a heads up before we begin - this dough will be much more wet than you may be used to. before to oil or water hands when performing stretch and folds. For same-day bread (maybe you want it for dinner) mix your dough in the morning (while sipping coffee, ha!) so it has 8 hours of rise time.
- Mix everything above except for your inclusions. It will be loose and shaggy. Once combined, cover and place in warm place.
- In the first two hours, perform 3-4 stretch folds. You will notice it coming together more, but it will still be a floppy dough.
- For another 2 hours, let your dough rest in a warm place, undisturbed.
- Once the dough has doubled, oil the pan you will be baking in, and pour in your dough. (if you have inclusions you want in the dough, add in the dough prior to putting in the pan) Work the dough towards the edges of the pan - it will spring back and be resistive, but will eventually spread out during the next step - do what you can.
- Place the pan in a warm place for 2-4 hours until it doubles in size again.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Add some oil on top of your dough and begin press and deeply dimple the dough. At this step, you can add toppings and press them into the dough. Top with coarse salt, or seasonings of your choice.
- Bake at 450 for 20 minutes and check the top for golden brown-ness -- if it is too light continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool a bit in the pan prior to transferring it your cutting board.
- This bread is best served warm and consumed within a few days.
Notes
Ideas for savory flavor variations:
- Jalapeno Cheddar
- Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Pesto
- Carmelized Onion, Pear & Brie
- Hot honey and fried chicken (add after bake)
- Cinnamon Roll Focaccia
- Cream Cheese & Strawberry
- Bourbon soaked peaches, ricotta & honey