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Focaccia

FocacciaI got a request for a bread recipe! I don’t make many baked items… reason is I have the worlds worst case of ADHD and baking is tough for me. I can cook up a storm because I don’t have to worry about exact measurements like baking. Baking is a science and cooking is a non science passion. BUT here is the Focaccia recipe I use and it comes out great!

I love this recipe and it does take some time to make but when you are done you are gonna love the Foccacia!

 

Pre heat your oven to 400 degrees

 

For the Starter you’ll need:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup semolina flour
  • ½ tsp.sea salt
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tbs all-purpose flour

 

Directions:

  1. Mix together first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl
  2. Sprinkle the extra tablespoon of flour over the top
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot in the kitchen
  4. Let rise for 1 hour

 

 

For the Dough you’ll need:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup semolina flour
  • 1½ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 tbs Extra virgin olive oil
  • To knead: ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • To bake: 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil

 

Directions:

  1. Put the 3 cups of flour, semolina, and salt in a large bowl
  2. Make a well in the center
  3. Pour the water, oil, and starter in the well and start mixing from the center outward
  4. When the dough comes together use some of the ¼ cup of flour to dust the counter
  5. Place the dough on the counter and begin to knead it, adding more flour as needed
  6. Knead for 5-10 minutes, the dough will be smooth and supple
  7. Do not add more than the flour listed or the dough will be too firm
  8. Form into a ball on the counter and cover with the bowl inverted
  9. Let sit for 20 minutes
  10. Coat the bottom and sides of a 13”-16” round cake pan with the olive oil or a baking sheet
  11. Stretch the dough into the pan
  12. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 40 minutes more while the oven preheats
  13. Make an indent for whatever toppings you want, leaving a raised 1” boarder of dough around the perimeter to hold it (it will rise more in the oven)
  14. Bake for 40 minutes
  15. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving

 

I used chopped olives, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil for my topping. Once you make this you are gonna be hooked.

 

Daniel Mancini

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