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Radio Bakery-Inspired Home Focaccia

Radio Bakery-Inspired Home Focaccia is a bread built around cool water, ripe sourdough starter and bread flour, from Bon Appétit, ready in about 18 to 22 hours including fermentation.

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Radio Bakery-Inspired Home Focaccia is a bread built around cool water, ripe sourdough starter and bread flour, from Bon Appétit, ready in about 18 to 22 hours including fermentation.

30 min, active
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
22 hrs, including fermentation
Total time
1 small 9-inch focaccia
Yield

Ingredients

9 ingredients
Calories
168 kcal
Fat
6g
Carbs
23.8g
Protein
4.5g

Whole recipe (6 servings): 1008 kcal

  • 68 g cool water, for levain
  • 14 g ripe sourdough starter
  • 59 g bread flour, for levain
  • 10 g whole wheat flour, for levain
  • 205 g bread flour, for final dough
  • 3/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 150 g lukewarm water
  • 13 g olive oil, plus about 1 tbsp more for the pan

Method

8 steps
  1. Prepare an active levain or starter and allow it to rise until active and roughly doubled in size.
  2. Combine the flour and water until no dry flour remains, then rest for 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Add the levain, yeast and salt and mix until incorporated and the dough begins to develop structure.
  4. Perform several folds at approximately 30-minute intervals to strengthen the dough.
  5. Transfer the dough to a well-oiled pan and allow it to proof until expanded and airy.
  6. Refrigerate overnight for a longer fermentation if following the extended method.
  7. Add olive oil and desired toppings.
  8. Bake in a hot oven until deeply golden, crisp underneath and fully baked through.

Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Use water at room temperature (~77°F) for mixing.
  • Perform folds every 30 minutes to develop gluten.
  • Proof dough until it fills the pan and has tension.
  • Proof in the refrigerator overnight for best flavor and texture.

Equipment

  • mixer
  • large cambros
  • Lloyd pans
  • proofing environment or proofer

Storage

Proofed and baked focaccia can be stored in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

Additional tips

  • Ensure proper gluten development and proofing for optimal rise and texture.

Recipe inspiration

Inspired by Bon Appétit

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