Fabulous Focaccia
Serves: 2
Jolie Turcotte
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
50
Sweetness
49
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tsps
Dry Yeast (rapid-rising)1 cup
Water (warm)2 tbsps
Sugar4 cups
Flour1 tbsp
Coarse Salt2 tbsps
Olive Oil1 cup
Shredded Parmesan2 tbsps
Rosemary (fresh)Directions:
1
In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, proof the yeast by combining it with the warm water and sugar
2
Stir gently to dissolve
3
Let stand 3 minutes until foam appears
4
Turn mixer on low and slowly add the flour to the bowl
5
Dissolve salt in 2 tablespoons of water and add it to the mixture
6
Pour in 1/4 cup olive oil
7
When the dough starts to come together, increase the speed to medium
8
Stop the machine periodically to scrape the dough off the hook
9
Mix until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary
10
Turn the dough out onto a work surface and fold over itself a few times
11
Form the dough into a round and place in an oiled bowl, turn to coat the entire ball with oil so it doesn't form a skin
12
Cover with plastic wrap or damp towel and let rise over a gas pilot light on the stovetop or other warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes
13
Coat a sheet pan with a little olive oil and corn meal
14
Once the dough is doubled and domed, turn it out onto the counter
15
Roll and stretch the dough out to an oblong shape about 1/2-inch thick
16
Lay the flattened dough on the pan and cover with plastic wrap
17
Let rest for 15 minutes
18
In the meantime, coat a small saute pan with olive oil, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes until the onions caramelize
19
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
20
Uncover the dough and dimple with your fingertips
21
Brush the surface with more olive oil and then add caramelized onions, garlic, olives, cheese, salt, pepper, and rosemary
22
Bake on the bottom rack for 15 to 20 minutes