Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon with this unique Strawberry Lemonade Sourdough Focaccia recipe. A perfect blend of flavors in a fluffy, crispy focaccia bread that’s ideal for brunch or as a snack.
Ingredients
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For the Focaccia:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for topping)
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced strawberries
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or turbinado sugar
- flaky sea salt for topping
- fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine sourdough starter, flour, salt, warm water, olive oil, and honey. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Stretch and Fold: Perform 2–3 sets of stretch and folds over 1–2 hours.
- Rise: Let the dough rise at room temperature for 6–8 hours until doubled.
- Prepare Focaccia: Transfer dough to an oiled pan, stretch to edges, and proof for 1–2 hours.
- Preheat and Top: Preheat oven, dimple dough, add toppings, and bake for 22–25 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- This focaccia is a sweet-salty delight perfect for brunch or snacking.
- Try variations with raspberries or blueberries.
- Best enjoyed fresh, can be lightly reheated the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (active)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
