Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Sourdough Discard Focaccia, a tender and flavorful bread that’s perfect for any occasion. This beginner-friendly recipe not only helps you utilize your sourdough discard but also yields a versatile focaccia that can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether served as an appetizer, alongside soups, or as a sandwich base, this focaccia impresses with its airy texture and rich taste. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious loaf ready to enjoy in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 452 grams water
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 42 grams honey (or cane sugar)
- 170 grams sourdough discard
- 540 grams bread flour
- 90 grams whole wheat flour
- 12 grams salt
- 56 grams olive oil
- Toppings (e.g., sliced tomatoes, fresh rosemary, olives)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine water, instant yeast, honey, and sourdough discard until smooth.
- Gradually add bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt; mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Knead in the olive oil until absorbed by the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Perform stretch and folds on the dough, resting between each set.
- Allow the dough to rise at room temperature until doubled in size (30 to 45 minutes).
- Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper and olive oil; preheat oven to 425°F.
- Divide dough into two portions, shape them into pans, and let rest for another 20 minutes.
- Dimple the dough tops with fingers and add desired toppings.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg