Fossil Focaccia

January 27, 2019 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

As you all know, I’m a mad keen fossil collector, with a particular passion for ammonites…

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So I was a bit excited to discover that my bread stamp which I’ve had for years cuts perfect ammonite spirals…

I made up a large batch of my version of Em’s sourdough focaccia, using a 50:50 mix of bakers flour and plain flour, and let it prove overnight.

The following morning, I dipped my cutter into a bowl of water…

…and stamped away! I re-dipped in the water after every press…

I was a little over-enthusiastic and ran our of space for the final row…

Fossil focaccia! I was so chuffed with how the slab baked…

This was huge fun to make and I’m going to experiment with cookie cutters next. If you try it with other shapes, please let me know how you go!

Posted in Recipes | 17 Comments

17 Responses

on January 27, 2019 at 6:10 am the eternal traveller

That’s a fun idea. Your ammonite fossils are beautiful. We have one we found at Lyme Regis in Dorset. It’s tiny though and not as pretty as yours.
- on January 27, 2019 at 8:14 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial
  
  Going on a fossil hunt in Lyme Regis is on my wishlist! :)
  - on January 28, 2019 at 6:31 am the eternal traveller
    
    Celia, I hope you do get there one day. You might enjoy reading about our day in the meantime. https://theeternaltraveller.wordpress.com/2016/11/27/buried-treasure/
on January 27, 2019 at 6:50 am Manuela

Your fossil focaccia looks so cool! What a neat idea.
on January 27, 2019 at 7:21 am marilynscottwaters

LOVE IT!
on January 27, 2019 at 7:50 am Susan

Brilliant!
on January 27, 2019 at 8:17 am katechiconi

It’s almost begging for individual ammonite focaccias… geology on a plate :-)
on January 27, 2019 at 8:32 am equipsblog

How lovely that you can combine your passions into one tasty dish. Woman may live by fossil focaccia bread alone (although wine and water can help.)
on January 27, 2019 at 8:53 am sallybr

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!
on January 27, 2019 at 10:24 am Tina

Dear Celia, what an absolutely fantastic idea! I’ve been a breadbaker for four years and you know what, I own such a spiral bread press for making rolls. Next week I’m going to try your fossil bread – be sure! Thank you very much for the inspiration. Bye
What about the heat wave? Hope you’re feeling fine and everything is ok with your family.
- on January 27, 2019 at 8:13 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial
  
  Thanks for asking Tina – hot but not nearly as bad in Sydney as it is in other parts of Australia! It IS making baking a bit tricky though! :) Have fun with your fossil bread! :)
on January 27, 2019 at 2:23 pm CarolCooks2

Love it, Celia…I am at last on my first sourdough starter…Reading your friends instructions it is a lovely book…Day 3 and it is lively and re-reading your Singapore post I am thinking I should let it start to move and then put in the fridge until tomorrow morning then repeat ..Am I on the right lines???
- on January 27, 2019 at 3:04 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial
  
  Carol, that makes sense if it’s really hot and humid, but be aware that a new starter might not instantly be as resilient as a mature one. I’m so glad you enjoyed Em’s book!
  - on January 27, 2019 at 3:21 pm CarolCooks2
    
    I am Celia am loving Em’s book also keeping a close eye on this starter as it is very hot and humid here thank you, Celia :)
on January 28, 2019 at 2:35 am Chica Andaluza

So very you….fabulous!!
on January 28, 2019 at 12:29 pm Kathy Aylward

Looks great Celia
on January 31, 2019 at 10:22 pm Entre Goles e Garfadas

Nice!