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Focaccia Recipe

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Focaccia Recipe

Focaccia is a deceptively easy flat oven-baked Italian bread that delivers a rich, soft texture with extra crispy edges that everyone will like in a sandwich.

Servings - 4
Difficulty Level - Medium
Preparation Time - 3 to 4 Hrs
Cook Time - 25 mins

Ingredients

Procedure

  • Start by dissolving the yeast in the water. Set aside.
  • Sift together the Mastercook Maida, Chakki atta and salt in a bowl.
  • Make a well in the center and add the water slowly, incorporating more flour as you go along.
  • Slowly knead the dough, it helps to make a mixing motion as well. The dough might be a little sticky but keep kneading till its smooth and elastic.
  • Add the Olive Pomace oil and mix till incorporated.
  • Once the oil is incorporated, roll the dough into a ball and set in a greased bowl, cover with a towel. Allow to rise for 45 mins to 1 hour.
  • Grease a 6*6 square pan with Olive oil liberally.
  • Place the dough in the pan and lightly pick up the edges to stretch and fill the pan.
  • Cover and allow to rise (proof) once again for 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 200 C/ 400 F/ Gas Mark
  • Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil on top of the proofed dough and using slightly wet fingers, make dimples by pressing into the dough lightly. This creates a nice look to the finished bread.
  • Top with toppings of your choice, Cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, bell peppers work great!
  • Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Tips for Cooking

  • Do not use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the dough as it has a low smoking point and a dominating aroma and taste, it works great only if unheated and used as a finishing oil.
  • Instead of Olive Pomace oil, you can use Virgin olive oil or any neutral cooking oil but note that Olive pomace oil has a slightly richer taste which neutral oil cannot provide.
  • Your baking pan needs a generous drizzle of olive oil to have a nice and crispy crust to the bread, merely coating it won’t give you the same effect.

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