Lievito Madre Focaccia

Ingredients

• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil (more if you wish)
• 80 grams Lievito Madre (active)
• 175 grams lukewarm water (40C/100F)
• ½ teaspoon honey
• 250 grams all purpose or bread flour
• 25 grams olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 teaspoons rock salt
• 1-2 sprigs rosemary ( or oregano, thyme etc)

Steps

1. 1

   In the mixing bowl add the starter which has been broken into pieces, the water and honey, with the flat beaters beat until all is combined and you have a milky substance.

2. 2

   Add the flour and oil and knead with the dough hook until almost combined, add the salt and continue to knead until combined, about 6-7 minutes. The dough will be loose. With the help of a spatula move the dough to a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a draft free warmish area for about 8-10 hours.

3. 3

   Deflate the dough, move to a lightly oiled cookie sheet (8 1/2 x 13 inch / 22x33 cm) and spread out with your lightly oiled fingers. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and let rise for approximately 1 hour.

4. 4

   Pre-heat oven 400F (200C).

5. 5

   With your fingertips make the classed focaccia holes, drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with rock salt and chopped rosemary or even oregano or whatever you prefer. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes, serve warm. Enjoy!