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Crispy Sourdough Focaccia Recipe Easy Homemade Cherry Tomato Snack

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This crispy sourdough focaccia features a crackly crust, tender crumb, and juicy cherry tomatoes, creating a perfect balance of texture and flavor. It’s an easy, rustic bread snack ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 100g (3.5 oz) active sourdough starter
  • 400g (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 300ml (1 1/4 cups) warm water
  • 50ml (3 1/2 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (for dough)
  • 1–2 teaspoons flaky sea salt (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast (optional)
  • 150g (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sea salt, and instant yeast (if using). Add sourdough starter and warm water. Stir until a rough dough forms. Add 25ml (1 1/2 tablespoons) olive oil and mix until integrated. The dough will be sticky.
  2. First rise and fold: Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour. With wet hands, stretch and fold the dough over itself 3-4 times. Cover again and let rise for another hour until bubbly and roughly doubled.
  3. Prepare the baking pan: Drizzle 25ml (1 1/2 tablespoons) olive oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly.
  4. Shape the dough: Transfer dough onto the oiled baking sheet. Stretch and press dough to fit the pan about 1/2 inch thick. Let rest 10 minutes if it resists and try again.
  5. Second rise and dimpling: Cover loosely and let rise 45 minutes until puffy. Press fingers deeply into dough to create dimples.
  6. Add toppings: Scatter halved cherry tomatoes evenly, pressing lightly into dough. Sprinkle flaky sea salt and drizzle a little more olive oil.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake on middle rack for 25-30 minutes until crust is deep golden and crisp, and tomatoes are blistered.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If edges brown too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Wet fingers instead of flouring when handling sticky dough to avoid tough spots. For extra crispness, a pizza stone can be used. Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crispness; reheat in oven or toaster oven instead.

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