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πŸ… Sourdough Focaccia You'll Want to Make All Summer

Published about 2 months agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

The Sourdough Slice

Serving sourdough recipes, stories, and inspiration every Saturday morning.

Hey Reader,

Do you like going to see live music? If so, what's the last concert you went to? 🎢

Last Friday, my friends and I went to see Noah Kahan at Fenway Park in Boston, and it was amazing! We were right up front and had so much fun singing and dancing along. But now that I'm 37, my feet were definitely aching by the end of the night, and getting home at 1 AM was rough. πŸ˜†

The rest of my week was spent outside, as usual. I harvested my garlic crop (72 heads in total!), and it's now curing in my basement alongside my shallots. I also rented a backhoe, and with the help of some friends, we finally got my yard completely graded. Now comes the hard part... watering and patiently waiting for the new grass to grow.

One of my favorite things I made this week was a garden-inspired sourdough focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes and lots of fresh herbs from my garden. It turned out so pretty and tasted even better! I shared some with my neighbors, and they loved it too.

So this week, I'm sharing that sourdough focaccia recipe with you! Don't let the high hydration scare you. Focaccia is actually one of the most forgiving breads to make, and those big, airy bubbles are absolutely worth it.

I hope you give it a try and enjoy! ☺️

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​Sourdough Focaccia​

Top with fresh herbs and veggies from the garden!

To help you get the best results, here are some ingredients and tools I recommend:

  • ​Food Scale - Measuring by weight is the easiest way to get consistent results every time.
  • ​Dutch Oven - Creates steam while baking so you get a beautiful rise and a crisp crust.
  • ​Straight-Sided Containers - Easier to track bulk fermentation.
  • ​Bread Sling - Helps you safely transfer dough into a hot Dutch oven.
  • ​Lame - Gives you control and confidence when scoring your dough for an even rise.
  • ​Proofer - Allows you to control the proofing temperature to better predict bulk fermentation timing.
  • ​Aluminum Baking Pan - Key to focaccia with crispy edges and a crisp bottom.

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If you try any of my recipes, be sure to let me know by replying to this email or commenting on the blog post. You can also find me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.

I would love to hear from you!

Happy Sourdough Baking,

Ashley

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The Sourdough Slice by Everyday Homemade

Serving up easy sourdough recipes, stories, and inspiration every Saturday morning.

Join me in the kitchen! I’m Ashleyβ€”a sourdough-loving food blogger sharing simple, cozy recipes in The Sourdough Slice, my Saturday morning newsletter. From easy discard bakes to beginner-friendly loaves, you’ll find sourdough recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

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