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Crispy Sourdough Focaccia Recipe Easy Homemade Rosemary Garlic Bread

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A crispy, golden sourdough focaccia with a crunchy crust and tender, airy crumb, infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, and coarse sea salt. Perfect for a cozy side or a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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  • 100g (3.5 oz) active sourdough starter
  • 400g (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 300ml (1 1/4 cups) lukewarm water
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Instructions

  1. Feed your sourdough starter about 4-6 hours before baking so it’s active and bubbly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, lukewarm water, and honey. Stir until just mixed and let rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
  3. Add the active starter and sea salt to the dough. Mix well by folding and squeezing for 5-7 minutes until sticky but elastic.
  4. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 hours, folding every 30 minutes.
  5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a baking sheet or cast iron pan and spread evenly.
  6. Transfer the dough onto the oiled pan and gently stretch it to fill the pan. Let rest 10 minutes and stretch again if needed.
  7. Press your fingertips all over the dough surface to create dimples.
  8. Scatter chopped rosemary and sliced garlic evenly over the dough. Drizzle another 2 tablespoons of olive oil on top and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
  9. Cover loosely and let the dough rise for another 45 minutes until slightly puffed.
  10. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  11. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If garlic browns too fast, tent focaccia with foil halfway through baking. Use wet hands or a dough scraper to handle sticky dough. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Dough can be prepared the night before and refrigerated.

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