Who has never tried Salentine puccia in their life? The puccia is much more than just a bread, it is a symbol of Apulian tradition. Born as a humble dough, made with flour, water, yeast, and a pinch of salt, the puccia stands out for its round shape and soft inside, enclosed by a golden and fragrant crust.
Once baked, the puccia can be stuffed in many ways: with grilled vegetables, fresh or aged cheeses, cured meats and, why not, even in a sweet version, with a delicious hazelnut cream.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 5 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 9 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (W 260)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 0.3 oz fresh yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Work Surface
Salentine Puccia Steps
The first step in preparing the Salentine puccia is to pour the sifted flour and crumbled fresh yeast into the bowl of the stand mixer
Start kneading with the hook and gradually add the oil. Once incorporated, proceed with adding the lukewarm water, always gradually, and finally add the salt. Continue kneading until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough, which will take about 10 minutes.
Grease a large bowl with a drizzle of oil and place the dough in it, shaping it into a spherical form. Cover with cling film and let it rise until it doubles in volume. It will take about 4-5 hours.
After the rising time, transfer the dough to a work surface, cut out pieces of about 3.2 oz each and shape them into spheres. With the help of a rolling pin, roll them out to obtain circles of about 8 inches in diameter.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the discs on it. Bake in a preheated static oven at 446°F for 14-15 minutes.
The Salentine puccia is ready to be taken out of the oven and stuffed according to your taste.
Salentine Puccia Storage
Salentine puccia can be stored for a couple of days at room temperature, placed in an airtight container or in a paper bag.
