Focaccia is an Italian flatbread that is often eaten as a sandwich. It’s a crunchy, savory, and slightly sweet flatbread that has a slightly sour flavour and a soft, chewy texture. It’s often served warm and it is best when eaten freshly baked.
Focaccia
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 250 ml water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 450 g bread flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
Topping:
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 55 g black olives, sliced
Instructions
Preparation
- Place ingredients into the bread pan in the exact order listed in the recipe.
- Wipe spills from the outside of the bread pan.
- Insert the bread pan into position in the baking chamber and close the lid.
- Press SELECT to access – DOUGH – PIZZA setting.
- Press START | PAUSE to commence operation.
- At the end of the setting, press STOP.
- Remove the bread pan from the baking chamber and remove the dough from the bread pan. The dough is now ready for hand shaping, rising, and baking.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute by hand to a well-rounded form. Shape the dough following the recipe instructions.
Hand Shaping procedure for a thick Focaccia:
- Press dough into a lightly greased 19cm x 29cm deep rectangular slice pan.
- Cover loosely with lightly greased plastic wrap and stand in a warm area for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Remove plastic wrap, brush dough with olive oil and sprinkle with rock salt and olives.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
For a thin Focaccia:
- Roll dough on a lightly greased baking tray until 2cm thick. Prepare for thick focaccia.
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