Easy Focaccia
Serves: 3
Isabella Feil
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
51
Sweetness
50
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 cups
Bread Flour1.5 cups
Unbleached All-Purpose Flour2 tsps
Salt1 tbsp
White Sugar1.333333 cups
Water (warm 110 degrees f/45 degrees c)2 tbsps
Rosemary (chopped fresh)2 tbsps
Grated Parmesan CheeseDirections:
1
In a large stoneware bowl, stir together the flours and salt
2
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture
3
Sprinkle the sugar and yeast into that well
4
Carefully pour the water into the well
5
Let stand until the yeast begins to act, about 5 minutes
6
Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into the well
7
With a wooden spoon stir the mixture in the center of the bowl
8
Gradually widen the circle of stirring to take in all of the flour at the sides of the well
9
Turn out on a floured surface, and knead just until smooth
10
Keep the dough soft
11
Pour 1/2 teaspoon of the oil into a clean bowl
12
Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to oil the top
13
Cover
14
Let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes
15
Punch the dough down
16
Use 1 teaspoon of the oil to coat a baking sheet, and place the dough on the baking sheet
17
Gently press the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness
18
Pour the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over the top of the dough
19
Use the handle end of a wooden spoon to dimple the dough at 1 1/2 inch intervals
20
Sprinkle with the rosemary and the cheese
21
Place in a cold oven on the center shelf
22
Place a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread
23
Let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes
24
Turn on the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
25
Bake the focaccia for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned on top
26
Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack
27
Serve warm