Easy Sourdough Discard Focaccia Bread
This easy sourdough discard focaccia bread is a delicious way to use your sourdough starter leftovers. It’s soft, fluffy, and requires minimal effort!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sourdough discard
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm water, and olive oil.
- Add the flour, salt, instant yeast, garlic powder, and rosemary; stir until a dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and transfer the dough to the sheet.
- Stretch the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Cover with a towel and let rise for another 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This focaccia can be topped with various ingredients like olives, tomatoes, or cheese for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.
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