Sourdough Focaccia in the Sourdough Pan: An Easy and Rewarding Recipe

Making sourdough focaccia in the Sourdough Pan is an easy and rewarding experience that yields delicious and versatile bread. With a few simple ingredients and using only the base of the pan, you can create mouthwatering versions of this classic Italian bread. This recipe provides a basic guide for making sourdough focaccia, but feel free to experiment with different toppings and flavors to create your own unique variations.

A Basic Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 130 grams of active starter
• 360 grams of filtered water
• 420 grams of ’00’ or plain flour
• 1 tablespoon of rye flour (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Your desired amount of toppings

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the starter in water until the water is milky and frothy.
2. To this, add the flour a little at a time until all is incorporated. You can mix by hand or with a utensil.
3. Cover and let this sit for 45-50 minutes.
4. Sprinkle on 1 teaspoon of salt and fold this in. Move the dough mix to a clean oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel.
5. Let this rise in a warm place for 3-4 hours to double in size. Alternatively, let this cold prove in the refrigerator for 12-48 hours. (If cold proving, allow the dough to come to room temperature before baking.)
6. Line the base of your Sourdough Pan with baking paper and coat the top of the baking paper with a little olive oil. Tip the dough into the pan and ease it to the edge with wet fingers, then dimple the dough.
7. Mix together the topping ingredients, then spread the surface of the focaccia dough with the topping mix and let this sit while you heat the oven to 230°C for 20 minutes.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
9. Enjoy!

Tips:

• For a more flavorful bread, use extra-virgin olive oil.
• If you are adding herbs to the bread, use fresh herbs whenever possible.
• To make sure the bread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.
• Focaccia bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Additional Tips:

• Get creative with your toppings! There are endless possibilities when it comes to topping focaccia bread. Some of our favorites include:
  • Fresh herbs, such as rosemary, oregano, and basil
  • Olives
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Cheese, such as mozzarella or Parmesan
  • Sliced vegetables, such as bell peppers or onions
• If you want to make focaccia bread with a thicker crust, you can bake it for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this recipe for sourdough focaccia! It is a delicious and easy bread that is perfect for any occasion.

In addition to the basic recipe, we also have a few additional tips for making sourdough focaccia:

• Use a sourdough starter that is active and bubbly.
• Make sure your hands are well-floured when handling the dough.
• Don’t overwork the dough.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place, free from drafts.
• Bake the focaccia bread until it is golden brown.

We would also love to hear your favorite topping combinations! Please share them in the comments below.

Happy baking!