FOCACCIA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Focaccia image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings, 2 3/4 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 -ounce dry yeast
14 ounces water
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 pounds bread flour
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sea salt
Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt, for topping
Fresh ground black pepper, for topping
Fresh thyme leaves, minced, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush a 12 by 18-inch baking tray with olive oil. Set aside.
  • Using the mixer bowl, combine the yeast, 4 ounces of water and honey. Stir together until yeast dissolves into the water. Add 2 ounces of flour and mix to make a sponge. Let rise until double.
  • Gradually add the remaining flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Using the dough hook attachment, mix over medium speed to make a soft dough. Beat for 3 minutes. Turn off machine, scrape sides of bowl and allow dough to relax for 10 minutes.
  • Turn on mixer and continue to mix the dough for another 5 minutes at medium speed. The dough will become velvety and elastic. Transfer dough onto prepared baking tray.
  • Stretch the dough to fill the tray. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the dough and stretch to cover the entire baking tray. Brush with olive oil and dimple with fingertips. Sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and thyme. Proof for 15 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes, turn around and bake another 6 to 8 minutes.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #cuisine     #preparation     #healthy     #flat-shapes     #breads     #side-dishes     #european     #italian     #dietary     #low-cholesterol     #low-saturated-fat     #healthy-2     #yeast     #low-in-something     #4-hours-or-less