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Sourdough Focaccia Bread Recipe: Simple, Light & Full of Flavor


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  • Author: Karino Kada
  • Total Time: 18 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, airy, and olive-oil-rich sourdough focaccia bread with a golden crust and chewy texture.


Ingredients

Scale

100 g active sourdough starter

512 g bread flour

430440 g water

10 g salt

3 tbsp olive oil

Flaky sea salt for topping


Instructions

1. Mix starter, salt, and water.

2. Add flour and mix until combined.

3. Rest for 30 minutes.

4. Stretch and fold the dough.

5. Let rise 8–18 hours.

6. Transfer to pan and rise again 4–6 hours.

7. Dimple, drizzle, and bake at 425°F for 25 minutes.

Notes

Use an active starter for best results.

For a Japanese twist, serve with miso butter.

Store leftovers in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 18 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian-Japanese Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg