Sourdough Alive and Well!!

[cjs]

I could have sworn I had posted about my screwup with feeding my sourdough starter...but, can't find it! But anyway, here is an update -


I am so relieved and pleased - my sourdough is fine!! Better than fine!!

Made about the easiest focaccia recipe this morning –



Here’s the recipe for anyone who wants it.

Sourdough Focaccia

1 1/3 cups of refreshed sourdough starter
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 T. oil, for the top

1. Combine the above ingredients, kneading in flour 1/2 cup at a time.

2. Let rise till double, punch down, and kneed a little to let the gases out.

3. Let the dough relax for 10 minutes or so.

4. Roll the dough into an oval about 9x6 and place on your favorite baking surface.

5. The dough should be about an inch thick.

6. Make dents all over the surface of the dough.

7. Pour on olive oil liberally and spread it all around. It will pool in the dents.

8. Top with herbs and spices, and possibly parmesan.

9. My favorite is fresh ground black pepper and coarsely ground salt,.

10. Let rise until double again, and bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.


Mine needed 25 minutes.

WHEW!!

[Gourmet_Mom]

I really need to get back in gear with the bread and pasta making!