A cake is without a doubt the queen of all italian snacks, soft and fragrant, and it's incredible how such a tasty result can be obtained with just a few simple ingredients.
It is usually covered with olive oil and salt and can be served as a Japan as an accompaniment to meals or as a base for a variety of fillings, such as cheese, tomatoes and other ingredients.
A cake It is very popular in Italy and many other countries, and its unique texture and flavor make it a popular choice for those looking for a different bread option.
O Italianism He sought the simplest, most homemade version that was within everyone’s reach.
Ingredients:
500g of wheat flour
10g of salt
7g fresh yeast (or 2g dry yeast)
340ml of warm water (or 340 g)
3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (or 25 g).
Fleur de sel (optional) or coarse salt (to sprinkle on top)
How to:
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and yeast.
Add the warm water and olive oil and mix until a homogeneous dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it is soft and elastic.
Let the dough rest in a warm place, covered with a clean cloth, for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Open the dough with your hands and place it on a baking tray greased with olive oil. Let it rest for another 20 minutes.
Using your fingers, make holes in the surface of the dough and drizzle with more olive oil.
Sprinkle with fleur de sel (optional).
Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for around 20-25 minutes or until golden. Serve hot.
See additional focaccia recipe options, as well as suggestions for alternative toppings and flavors:
Herb and Cheese Focaccia
Ingredients:
- In addition to the basic dough ingredients (flour, salt, yeast, water and olive oil), add chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme and oregano.
- Grated cheese, such as parmesan, mozzarella or gorgonzola, for topping.
Instructions:
- Follow the steps in the basic recipe for the dough.
- Before letting the dough rest, incorporate the chopped fresh herbs into the dough during the kneading process.
- After rolling out the dough onto the greased baking sheet, generously sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
- Continue with the final steps of the basic recipe, bake until golden and serve.
Tomato and Basil Focaccia
Ingredients:
- In addition to the basic pasta ingredients, include pieces of fresh tomato and basil leaves.
- Extra virgin olive oil.
Instructions:
- Follow the steps in the basic recipe for the dough.
- After opening the dough in the pan, gently press the tomato pieces and basil leaves onto the surface.
- Drizzle the focaccia with extra virgin olive oil before baking.
- Continue with the final steps of the basic recipe, bake until golden and serve.
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Focaccia
Ingredients:
- In addition to the basic dough ingredients, caramelized onions and chunky goat cheese.
- Honey to drizzle.
Instructions:
- Follow the steps in the basic recipe for the dough.
- Before rolling out the dough into the pan, spread the caramelized onions and pieces of goat cheese evenly over the surface.
- Bake the focaccia until the cheese is melted and the onions are golden.
- Drizzle with a drizzle of honey before serving.
These are just a few variations of the classic focaccia. You can explore a multitude of ingredients and combinations to create personalized flavors that suit your taste.
Enjoy the creative process and enjoy your delicious creation!
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