Description
Learn how to make a delicious Easy Sourdough Discard Focaccia Bread at home with this simple recipe. This focaccia bread is soft, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sourdough discard (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup warm water (approximately 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh rosemary or thyme
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
- Cherry tomatoes or olives
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and instant dry yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine sourdough discard, olive oil, and yeast mixture.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Let the dough rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Place the dough on a baking sheet, stretch, and dimple the dough.
- Add the Toppings: Drizzle olive oil, add herbs, sea salt, and toppings.
- Second Rise: Let the dough rest for 30 minutes while preheating the oven.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your preference.
- Ensure your sourdough discard is at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sourdough, Focaccia Bread, Easy, Homemade, Bread Recipe
