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Italian Focaccia
Focaccia is a classic Italian bread that is easy to make. The dough is made from regular pizza dough. The toppings for Italian focaccia can be very diverse - to suit any taste. If you have frozen yeast dough in stock, you can make focaccia in just 25 minutes! If you are making focaccia with tomatoes and basil, a step-by-step recipe with photos will help you understand the nuances of preparation.
Preparation time: 65 minutes.
Caloric content: 267 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Serves: 3.
Cuisine: Italian.
Ingredients
- fresh yeast - 25 g;
- capers - 10 g;
- olive oil - 2 tbsp + 1 tsp;
- water - 200 ml;
- sun-dried tomatoes - to taste;
- flour - 550 g;
- hard cheese - 100 g;
- salt - 1 tsp;
- dried basil - 1/3 tsp;
- sugar - 2 tbsp.
Preparation
1. Dissolve sugar in warm water with yeast. Add a spoonful of flour. Let the sponge rise in a warm place.
2. Add a teaspoon of salt to the ready sponge.
3. Pour in two tablespoons of unrefined olive oil.
4. Add flour and knead a soft, non-sticky dough. Let the lean yeast dough rise in a warm place for half an hour.
5. Punch down the risen dough and place it in a pan lined with parchment paper and generously greased with butter.
6. Place sun-dried or fresh tomatoes on the surface of the dough.
7. Add a handful of capers or olives.
8. Sprinkle the focaccia with basil. Drizzle with a small amount of oil. Put the bread in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees.
9. Five minutes before it's done, take out the bread and generously sprinkle with grated cheese to taste.
10. Cool the focaccia and serve! This traditional Italian bread pairs well with any first courses and soups, and makes an ideal base for sandwiches. Enjoy your meal!
Italian Focaccia bread is a delicious and fluffy Italian pastry that can be easily prepared in a hurry. The bread is simple to make, aromatic, and incredibly tasty. You can make focaccia with any filling - from vegetables to meat and cheese assortments. The main feature of the dish is the fluffy yeast dough. Experiment with different filling components, and you'll discover interesting and unusual combinations!
