82% hydration

Ingredients

  • 365 g strong bread flour
  • 45 g whole wheat
  • 330 g water (22 °C)
  • 70 g active starter (100% hydration)
  • 9 g salt
  • 20 g olive oil
  • Extra olive oil for tray + topping
  • Dry thyme and flaky salt

(I think it could have proof a bit longer)

by ehtio

7 Comments

  1. LowProfessional5264

    That does look very nice! Good job 🙂

  2. SurroundCute5645

    That looks awesome. Nicely done chef!!!

  3. Bright_Zone9370

    I don’t even know what Focaccia bread is…But I need to learn to make some.

  4. uncannycanti

    How long and at what temp did you bake this? Looks great!

  5. Recipe: Sourdough Focaccia @ 82% Hydration

    Ingredients

    * 365 g strong bread flour
    * 45 g whole wheat flour
    * 330 g water (22 °C)
    * 70 g active starter (100% hydration)
    * 9 g salt
    * 20 g olive oil (plus extra for tray and topping)
    * Dry thyme and flaky salt for topping

    Process

    * Autolyse: Mix flour and water. Rest 2 hours.
    * Add starter, salt and olive oil, mix well and develop gluten a bit in the bowl.
    * Coil folds: 5 sets every 30 min.
    * Bulk ferment about 6 hours at ~24 °C (until very bubbly and jiggly).
    * Cold proof in fridge ~12 hours.
    * Remove from fridge, rest 90 min at room temp.
    * Drizzle oil, dimple dough gently, add thyme and flaky salt.
    * Bake: 220 °C for about 23 min until golden.