This Mediterranean focaccia without leavening can be prepared in 10 minutes, spread in a pan, seasoned, and baked immediately. In 40 minutes, it will be ready to enjoy hot and steaming! An excellent bread substitute, this Mediterranean focaccia is perfect even for vegetarians and vegans. If you cut it into cubes, you’ll get a great appetizer for aperitifs or apericena. I don’t know about you, but I love focaccia, and this one is not only delicious but also perfect for those who don’t want to wait for the classic yeast leavening! Now hurry up and read and try this fantastic recipe!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: One focaccia
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Mediterranean Focaccia Without Leavening
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water (at room temperature)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 packet instant yeast for savory preparations
- 8.8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 4.2 oz black olives (pitted)
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 pinch fine salt
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Stand Mixer
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Pastry Board
- Food Scale
- Baking Pan
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Dough Scraper
- Gloves
Preparation and Cooking of Mediterranean Focaccia Without Leavening
In the stand mixer’s bowl, pour the ingredients in the following order: flour, salt, yeast, water, and oil. Attach the bowl to the machine body, insert the dough hook, and set to speed 2 for 8 minutes.
With the help of a kitchen spatula, take the dough out of the bowl and place it on a floured pastry board. Put on the appropriate gloves and, with the help of a scraper (it’s a very soft dough!) and your hands, shape it into a ball (it takes just a few seconds).
Lightly oil the baking pan, spread the dough inside, stretching it with your hands until it reaches the edges.
Season the focaccia with the pitted and drained black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced onion. Distribute everything evenly, season with salt and abundant oil.
Preheat the oven to 428°F and when it reaches temperature, bake the focaccia and cook for 30 minutes, then remove, plate, and enjoy the Mediterranean focaccia hot and steaming!
Variations
Instead of pitted black olives, you can use Taggiasca olives.
You can also add chili pepper to the seasoning if you like.
