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bread art on focaccia

SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA

Michelle Sam
Original sourdough focaccia recipe that uses the sourdough technique to maximize the health benefits of sourdough. Delicious, airy with a great crumb!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting time 1 day 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 5 hours 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 people
Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13" (quarter sheet) baking pan

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 300 grams bread flour
  • 300 grams all purpose flour
  • 120 grams active levain
  • 400 grams lukewarm water
  • 60 grams additional lukewarm water
  • 11 grams sea salt
  • 12 grams olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp additional olive oil for oiling the pan

Toppings

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Vegetables of your choice
  • Herbs of your choice

Instructions
 

Dough

  • Combine 400 grams of water with levain (very active starter).
  • Add both flours until incorporated.
  • If dough is not very soft, start adding the additional water a little at a time (up to 60 grams). Dough should be soft but not a paste.
  • (Autolyse) Cover and let rest for 45 minutes.
  • Add salt and olive oil and mix to incorporate.
  • Stretch and fold for 16 times.
  • Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Stretch and fold for 16 times.
  • Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Stretch and fold for 16 times.
  • Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Stretch and fold for 16 times.
  • Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Stretch and fold for 16 times.
  • Transfer to oiled pan and stretch gently. Dough will not reach the edges.
  • Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Dough will be more relaxed. Gently pull and stretch dough until the pan is completely covered.
  • Cover and let rest for 60 minutes.
  • Transfer to refrigerator and let proof overnight.

Toppings

  • Preheat oven to 450° fahrenheit / 230 ° celcius.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator.
  • Gently poke holes all over surface of dough with wet fingertips to allow olive oil to infuse.
  • Pour olive oil over the top and using a pastry brush, gently brush the oil over the entire surface of the dough.
  • Add toppings or cut vegetables and herbs to decorate.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until top of dough is browned.
  • Spray with additional olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Cut and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 357mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Focaccia, Sourdough, Sourdough bread recipe, Sourdough focaccia
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