





sourdough focaccia, arrabbiata (spicy tomato) and garlic, parm & herb
Ingredients
120g active sourdough starter
410ml warm water (adjust down slightly if needed)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
2 tsp salt
500g bread flour
Fresh rosemary & flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter and warm water until fully dissolved. Add olive oil and salt, stir to combine.
Add the bread flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms. The dough will be soft and sticky - this is key for a light, airy crumb. (Tip: If you're not used to working with high-hydration dough, you can reduce the water slightly.)
Rest the dough for 30 minutes, covered. Perform 1 stretch and fold. Rest for another 30 minutes. Do 2 coil folds, spaced 30 minutes apart.
After the last fold, let the dough rest for another 30 minutes. Transfer the dough, covered, to the fridge to cold-proof overnight for 12-48 hours.
The next morning, line a baking tray with parchment paper and generously drizzle it with olive oil. Gently tip the dough onto the tray. Fold the dough inwards a few times as shown in the video, then flip it seam-side down. Cover and let it proof at room temperature for 1-2 hours, until noticed puffy and spread in tray.
Drizzle more olive oil over the surface. With oiled fingers, gently dimple the dough all over. Top with fresh rosemary and a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt (or your favorite toppings)
Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C (445°F) for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
Allow the focaccia to cool in the tray for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Recipe from egzonabakes on instagram!
I made a thick arrabbiata tomato sauce and spread it with olive oil over the dough then just did classic minced garlic,‘parsley, basil, oregano and Parmesan on the other