The focaccia bread to fill is soft, perfectly thick, fragrant, perfect to fill with cold cuts, cheeses, and grilled vegetables. Cut into squares or rectangles, it is ideal for buffets or standing dinners and for savory snacks. To flavor the focaccia bread, you can use Maldon salt flakes, and if you want to enjoy it plain or serve it as a substitute for bread, you can also add rosemary. Try the focaccia bread to fill: it will become your favorite savory leavened product!
Not to be missed
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8 people
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 0.5 oz fresh yeast
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
Tools
- 1 Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer
- 1 Pizza pan 35 x 25 centimeters
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Reusable fabric cover
Steps
In the stand mixer bowl, pour the water, add the yeast, and dissolve it. Add the flour and start kneading, then slowly add the oil and let it absorb. Finally, add the salt. Cover the dough and let it rise for two hours or until doubled in size. After resting, spread the focaccia bread in the pan and let it rise again for half an hour or until doubled. Prepare the water and oil emulsion and pour it over the focaccia, distributing it well on the surface (optionally, you can add Maldon salt or rosemary). Bake in a preheated oven at 482°F (250°C) for 25/30 minutes.
Notes
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