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Sourdough Focaccia Recipe – 7 Steps to Crisp, Golden, Perfect Bread


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 7 hrs
  • Yield: 1 large focaccia 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This sourdough focaccia recipe creates a golden, airy flatbread with crispy edges and deep fermented flavor. Perfect for using sourdough discard or saving overproofed dough.


Ingredients

Scale

50100 g active sourdough starter

10 g kosher salt

430440 g water, room temperature

512 g bread flour

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Flaky sea salt for topping


Instructions

1. Mix starter, water, and flour until shaggy

2. Rest 30 mins, then add salt and mix again

3. Let bulk ferment 5–6 hours, stretch & fold every hour

4. Coat pan with olive oil, spread dough gently into it

5. Let rest 1 hour, then dimple surface with oiled fingers

6. Top with sea salt, rosemary, or toppings of choice

7. Bake at 450°F for 25–30 mins until golden and crisp

Notes

Use bread flour for best texture.

Can be made with sourdough discard.

Ferment overnight for best flavor.

Oil generously for crispy edges.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: sourdough focaccia, sourdough discard focaccia, baking focaccia