The Easiest Sourdough Focaccia Recipe

The Easiest Sourdough Focaccia Recipe relies on a well-fed sourdough starter mixed with bread flour, water, and salt to develop gluten strength and flavor. After an initial rest, the dough is gently stretched and folded several times to trap air and structure the dough. It then ferments overnight, allowing complex sourdough flavors to develop. The addition of sundried tomatoes, black olives, rosemary, and olive oil introduces salty, herbal, and fruity notes that complement the light crumb.

The focaccia is shaped in an olive oil-coated pan, which promotes a flavorful crisp bottom and edges. The topping pan seasoning works with the dough to produce a golden crust and tender inside, a balance typical of focaccia. This bread can accompany meals as a side or be used for sandwiches.