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Focaccia

Cultural Context

Focaccia, originating from ancient Rome, was traditionally baked in the ashes of the hearth and served as a staple for Roman soldiers. This versatile bread is often enjoyed with meals or as a snack, showcasing the simplicity of Italian cuisine. Today, focaccia is celebrated worldwide, with countless variations featuring different toppings, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITside
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
to taste sour cream
to taste cream cheese
1 cup blueberries
1 lemon, zested
to taste pesto
1/2 cup red onions, sliced
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup grapes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are lower in calories and canned options are budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs maintain flavor and are often less expensive.

1

Add all ingredients into one bowl in any order.

2

Mix ingredients until you have a shaggy dough using a Danish whisk or hands.

3

Set the shaggy dough aside for about 30 minutes.

4

Perform the first stretch and fold in the bowl after 30 minutes.

5

Transfer the dough into an olive oil baking dish for remaining stretch and folds.

6

Prepare toppings for loaded baked potato and blueberry lemon focaccia while waiting.

7

Dimple the focaccia after the overnight fermentation and add toppings.

8

Bake focaccia at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 200°F.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheetovenmixing spoonfloured surface

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Italian flatbreadFocaccia bread
Local Name: Focaccia

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