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Moist Sourdough Discard Focaccia Bread

Moist Sourdough Discard Focaccia Bread That's So Easy to Love

Transform sourdough discard into delightful Moist Sourdough Discard Focaccia Bread with a crispy crust and soft texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard ensure it's unfed and at room temperature
  • 1 cup Warm Water aim for about 100°F
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use wisely to balance flavor
  • 3 cups Bread Flour avoid adding extra flour
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil drizzle extra for more flavor
For Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt sprinkle atop before baking
  • Herbs or Cheese (Optional) like rosemary or parmesan

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • thermometer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine your room-temperature sourdough discard with warm water, stir gently, then sprinkle instant yeast and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Add salt and bread flour to the yeast mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Perform a series of stretch and folds on the dough, resting for 10 minutes in between each folding.
  4. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  5. Drizzle olive oil into a 9x13 inch baking pan and coat generously, then transfer the risen dough into the pan.
  6. Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for about an hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Dimple the surface of the risen dough deeply and drizzle with more olive oil.
  8. Sprinkle sea salt over the dimples and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This focaccia bread is a great way to utilize sourdough discard, offering a moist texture and delightful flavor. Feel free to experiment with toppings to make it your own.

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