If you are looking for a beginner sourdough recipe, try these 10+ best sourdough focaccia recipes! Or if you have an overproofed sourdough loaf, turn it into focaccia instead! These fail proof recipes are sure to impress and put a twist on your traditional sourdough bread routine.
If you have leftover sourdough discard, make sourdough focaccia! Focaccia is a great sourdough recipe for beginners because it does not require many ingredients or time to make. Additionally, it is a great summertime sourdough recipe because if your bread overproofs, it can still be made into focaccia.
If you have never made focaccia, it is similar to a flatbread with a crisp exterior and soft and fluffy interior. Plus it is made without a Dutch oven. And as an added bonus there is no kneading or scoring the dough.
Focaccia is made by combining simple ingredients like water, salt, flour and yeast. For this focaccia, we use the wild yeasts sound in sourdough to create both the rise/height within the baked goods, the tangy flavor and the health benefits.
Focaccia is made mixing ingredients together, allowing them to rise after a few stretch and folds, and then dimpling the bread before placing additional toppings on the bread.
Dimple the bread by poking holes with your hands. Dimpling bread helps to release trapped air and gas within the dough. Dimpling focaccia bread also helps for toppings like olive oil to seep further into the dough.
Focaccia sourdough bread recipes and timing are very forgiving. This makes us have the best sourdough focaccia recipes on hand to give to sourdough beginners!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is focaccia the same as sourdough bread?
Focaccia is a type of bread which is similar to sourdough due to the ingredients through the process to create it and shape ir are different.
- What is the best flour to use for focaccia?
The best flours for make sourdough focaccia are bread flour, whole wheat and all purpose. Some people have success making an einkorn flour sourdough focaccia and spelt sourdough focaccia.
- What toppings are good on focaccia?
There are a variety of toppings which are good on focaccia. Some people enjoy making complex designs while others like to simply top it with flaky salt.
Savory toppings include: olive oil, flaky sea salt, garlic cloves, olives, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, cheese, fresh herbs and vegetables. You can even mix it up and use truffle oil.
weet toppings include: icing, brown sugar, chocolate chips, lemon or orange zest, dried fruit, cinnamon and fresh fruit. Try topping with melted butter or coconut oil instead of olive oil for a simple, sweet flavor.
1. Pesto Black Pepper Sourdough Focaccia
Learn how to make Sourdough Focaccia with a sourdough starter and simple ingredients. It’s a complex, crusty, tangy, and ultra-fluffy bread with beginner-friendly instructions.
2. Spelt Sourdough Focaccia
Use the nutty, ancient grain spelt flour to make this easy Spelt Sourdough Focaccia! The dough is extremely extensible so it’s easy to work with and versatile for any toppings
3. Sourdough Focaccia
This simple Sourdough Focaccia bread is full of flavor and so easy to make. No kneading, and no fancy equipment, all you need is a little patience and a few high-quality ingredients. Jazz this focaccia up with other toppings fruit, vegetables or herbs to make your own design.
4. Sourdough Focaccia Bread (Without Commercial Yeast)
If you are looking for a perfectly light sourdough focaccia that is also rich and flavorful, this recipe is for you. Thanks to sourdough discard, no commercial yeast is needed. And you can easily customize it with your favorite toppings.
5. Overnight Sourdough Focaccia Bread with olives
Soft and chewy inside, with a crispy exterior, this overnight Sourdough Focaccia is a must-try. Made from naturally leavened dough, it’s studded with plump olives and aromatic herbs. Enjoy it on its own, dipped in oil and balsamic vinegar, or alongside soups for a delightful meal.
6. Sourdough Focaccia with Rosemary
This flavorful, easy sourdough focaccia is at home at a casual supper or an elegant meal. You can customize the toppings or keep it simple with salt and rosemary. It is a perfect way to use your sourdough starter discard.
7. Single Serving Sourdough Focaccia
This sourdough focaccia is easy to make, has a pillowy texture and is perfect for a small serving.
8. Black Pepper Sourdough Focaccia
Enjoy this focaccia topped with black pepper, sun dried tomatoes and rosemary.
9. Sourdough Discard Focaccia
Similar to your favorite loaf of sourdough bread, this focaccia bread has robust flavors, a fluffy interior and the classic tang from sourdough starter. The perfect no-waste recipe to use all your sourdough discard.
10. Cinnamon Roll Sourdough Focaccia
If you are looking for a sweet twist to a typically savory focaccia bread, try this recipe. This cinnamon roll sourdough focaccia is topped with a sweet icing and has layers of cinnamon sugar throughout.
What is the best sourdough focaccia recipe you have had? What toppings do you like? Let us know in the comments below!
