Beginner’s Guide To Sourdough Focaccia Bread

Name: Beginner’s Guide To Sourdough Focaccia Bread
Prep time: PT20MIN
Cook time: PT30MIN
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bread
Ingredients: 500g (about 4 cups) bread flour; 100g (about 1/2 cup) active sourdough starter (100% hydration); 375g (about 1 2/3 cups) water, room temperature; 10g (about 2 tsp) fine sea salt; 40g (about 3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for pan and drizzling; Flaky sea salt, for topping; Fresh rosemary or other herbs (optional)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-10 |22 Comments

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Beginner’s Guide To Sourdough Focaccia Bread

PREP20 min

COOK30 min

Discover the Beginner’s Guide To Sourdough Focaccia Bread! This easy, fluffy, and flavorful bread is perfect for first-timers and sure to impress any crowd.

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

500g (about 4 cups) bread flour
100g (about 1/2 cup) active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
375g (about 1 2/3 cups) water, room temperature
10g (about 2 tsp) fine sea salt
40g (about 3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for pan and drizzling
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Fresh rosemary or other herbs (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, mix 500g bread flour and 375g water until combined. Rest for 30 minutes.
2
Add 100g active sourdough starter and 10g fine sea salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
3
Drizzle a little olive oil over the dough and your hands. Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds every 30 minutes over 2 hours.
4
Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 4–5 hours, until doubled and bubbly.
5
Oil a 9x13-inch baking pan. Transfer dough to the pan, stretch to fit, and drizzle with olive oil. Cover and proof 1–2 hours until puffy.
6
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple dough with oiled fingers, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and rosemary.
7
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!