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:
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the starter in water until the water is milky and frothy.
- To this, add the flour a little at a time until all is incorporated. You can mix by hand or with a utensil.
- Cover and let this sit for 45-50 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- 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!