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Sourdough Discard Focaccia Recipe

Sourdough Discard Focaccia Recipe
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This Sourdough Discard Focaccia Recipe is a delightful way to use up excess sourdough starter. With a crispy crust and soft interior, this focaccia is topped with a variety of delicious ingredients like tomatoes, rosemary, olives, and more.

Ingredients

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Main Dough:

  • 452 grams water
  • 7 grams instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 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:

  • 56 grams olive oil
  • 7 grams flaky sea salt
  • tomatoes (sliced)
  • fresh rosemary
  • onions (sliced)
  • ground pistachios
  • lemons (sliced)
  • olives
  • ground pepper
  • garlic
  • grapes

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Mix the water, instant yeast, honey, and sourdough discard in a large bowl until no traces of discard remain.
  2. Fold in the flours: Mix in the bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt until hydrated.
  3. Knead in olive oil: Incorporate the olive oil into the dough until absorbed.
  4. Rest the dough: Cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Stretch and fold: Perform a set of stretch and folds.
  6. First rise: Let the dough rise until doubled in volume.
  7. Prep: Line baking sheets and preheat the oven.
  8. Second rise: Divide and rest the dough, then stretch it out in the pans.
  9. Assemble and top: Drizzle with olive oil, dimple, sprinkle salt, and add toppings.
  10. Bake: Bake until golden brown.
  11. Enjoy: Cool before slicing and serving.
  12. Store: Best enjoyed fresh or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings based on your preferences.
  • Ensure the focaccia is completely cooled before storing to maintain its texture.

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