Focaccia

Name: Focaccia
Prep time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italiana
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons water; 1 package dry yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups flour; 2 tablespoons salt; 11 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 tablespoons pepper; 1/4 cups kalamata olive; 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon rosemary

Deborah Dana

Focaccia is a traditional Italian bread made with a dough similar to pizza dough and can be accompanied with different herbs, olives, tomatoes, etc.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 24-02-2010

Preparation

Medium

In a deep bowl, mix the water, yeast, and sugar. Stir until the yeast and water have completely dissolved. Let the yeast react for 5 minutes. In an electric mixer, slowly mix the yeast with the flour, salt, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil until a dough is formed. Increase the mixer speed and beat for another 10 minutes. Remove the dough, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 2 hours at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Knead the dough with gentle punches and place it in a large glass bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise again for 20 minutes. With your hands, spread the dough all over the baking dish and add the olives, cheese, and rosemary. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and serve.