Description
Discover the delightful Sourdough Discard Focaccia Recipe, a perfect blend of tender, spongy goodness and rich flavor. This easy-to-make bread is ideal for both novice and experienced bakers wanting to reduce waste by using sourdough discard. Whether served at a gathering or as a comforting treat at home, this focaccia’s unique texture and taste elevate any meal. Customize it with your favorite toppings—think fresh herbs, tomatoes, or olives—to create a personalized masterpiece that will impress your guests.
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
- 7 grams flaky sea salt
- Sliced tomatoes
- Fresh rosemary
- Sliced onions
- Ground pistachios
- Sliced lemons
- Olives
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix water, yeast, honey, and sourdough discard until smooth.
- Fold in bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt until fully combined.
- Knead olive oil into the dough until absorbed.
- Cover with plastic wrap; rest for 15 minutes.
- Perform stretch and fold technique; let rest for another 15 minutes.
- Allow dough to rise at room temperature until doubled (30-45 minutes).
- Prepare two baking sheets with olive oil; preheat oven to 425°F.
- Divide dough into two portions; transfer to pans and let rest for another 15 minutes.
- Stretch each portion to fit the pans; cover and rise for an additional 20 minutes.
- Dimple the dough with fingers; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle toppings.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg