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Italian Focaccia
Focaccia is a classic Italian bread that is very simple to make. The pastry 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 on hand, you can make focaccia in just 25 minutes! If you are preparing focaccia with tomatoes and basil, a step-by-step recipe with photos will help you navigate the nuances of cooking.
Preparation time: 65 minutes.
Calorific value: 267 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Dissolve sugar with yeast in warm water. Add a tablespoon of flour. Let the dough rise in a warm place.
- Add a teaspoon of salt to the prepared dough.
- Pour in two tablespoons of unrefined olive oil.
- Add flour and knead a soft, non-sticky dough. Let the unleavened yeast dough rise in a warm place for half an hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and place it in a form lined with parchment paper and generously greased with butter.
- Place sun-dried or fresh tomatoes on the surface of the dough.
- Add a handful of capers or olives.
- Sprinkle focaccia with basil. Drizzle with a small amount of oil. Place the bread in the oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees.
- Five minutes before readiness, remove the bread and generously sprinkle with grated cheese to taste.
- Cool the focaccia and serve! This traditional Italian bread pairs perfectly with any first courses and soups, and makes an ideal base for sandwiches. Enjoy your meal!
Italian bread Focaccia is a delicious and fluffy Italian pastry that can be easily prepared in a hurry. The bread is simple to make, fragrant, and incredibly tasty. Focaccia can be made 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 will discover interesting and unusual combinations!
