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Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Sourdough Focaccia Bread Recipe

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This Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Sourdough Focaccia Bread combines the tangy depth of sourdough with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and rich chocolate ganache. Featuring a tender, chewy crumb infused with a luscious strawberry sauce and topped with a silky chocolate ganache, this unique focaccia is perfect for dessert lovers and adventurous bakers alike.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 750g water
  • 1000g unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 200g active sourdough starter
  • 20g salt
  • 2/3 cup + 2 tbsp avocado oil, olive oil, or melted butter

Strawberry Topping

  • 5 cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix together water and active sourdough starter. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, flour, and salt. Stir using a wooden spoon or dough whisk until no dry flour remains and the dough is shaggy in texture.
  2. Initial Rest and Folding: Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. Perform one set of coil folds or stretch and folds. Cover and rest for another 30 minutes. Repeat the folding process three more times, spacing them 30 minutes apart.
  3. First Rise: Allow the dough to rise covered on the counter for approximately 6 hours or until it doubles in size. Then, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for 8-10 hours.
  4. Shape the Dough: Remove the dough from the fridge and gently flip it onto a clean counter. Divide into two equal halves. Place each half onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Second Rise: Cover the dough pans and let them rest for 2 hours to rise again.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Strawberry Sauce: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a pot, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries break down into a sauce consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Dimple and Add Strawberry Sauce: Drizzle more oil over the dough, then use your fingers to dimple the surface. Spoon the strawberry sauce evenly over each loaf and gently spread it around.
  8. Bake the Focaccia: Bake each pan for 20-25 minutes or until the focaccia is cooked through and slightly golden on top.
  9. Make the Chocolate Ganache: Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat heavy cream in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot but not boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir until smooth and silky.
  10. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the chocolate ganache evenly over both warm loaves. Slice and enjoy your decadent chocolate strawberry sourdough focaccia!

Notes

  • This recipe yields two loaves. To make one loaf, simply halve all ingredients and adjust baking accordingly.
  • For a more pronounced sour flavor, extend the refrigerator fermentation to up to 30 hours before shaping and baking.
  • You can prepare the bread ahead by freezing it after baking but before adding the ganache. Reheat in the oven before serving and then drizzle with ganache.

Keywords: sourdough focaccia, chocolate focaccia, strawberry bread, sourdough bread, dessert focaccia, chocolate ganache, strawberry sauce

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