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Sourdough Almond Croissant Focaccia

Sourdough Almond Croissant Focaccia That Will Wow Your Brunch

Experience the delightful blend of airy sourdough and almond croissants in this Sourdough Almond Croissant Focaccia.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 16 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 500 grams Strong Bread Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 350 ml Water Use filtered water for best results
  • 10 grams Salt
  • 150 grams Active Sourdough Starter Ensure well-fed and bubbly
  • 30 ml Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter
For the Frangipane Filling
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter Or use salted butter
  • 100 grams Caster Sugar Granulated sugar can be used if necessary
  • 100 grams Ground Almonds (Almond Flour) Hazelnut flour can be used for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Omit if not available
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan variant
For the Topping
  • 50 grams Flaked Almonds Can substitute with chopped hazelnuts or pecans
  • 10 grams Icing Sugar Regular powdered sugar can also be used

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • clear container
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Starter: Feed your active sourdough starter at least 4 hours before starting the dough.
  2. Mix Dough: Combine flour, water, and bubbly sourdough starter in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Incorporate Ingredients: Add salt and olive oil, kneading until smooth and elastic.
  4. Bulk Fermentation: Transfer dough to oiled bowl, cover and let ferment for 1.5 to 3 hours.
  5. Cold Retardation: Refrigerate covered dough for 8 to 24 hours to enhance flavors.
  6. Prepare Frangipane Filling: Beat butter and sugar, then incorporate eggs, ground almonds, and almond extract.
  7. Shape Focaccia: Line baking tray with parchment, stretch dough, spread filling, and fold.
  8. Final Prep: Preheat oven, dot remaining filling on top, and sprinkle flaked almonds.
  9. Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden-brown, then cool and dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Sourdough Almond Croissant Focaccia is a perfect balance of bread and dessert flavors.

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