An iconic leavened bread from the Mediterranean tradition that brings the aroma of authentic homemade cooking to your table. Thanks to a slow fermentation, you'll achieve an incredibly airy and fragrant dough, perfect for accompanying any meal. This preparation, with its ancient rural roots, stands out for its golden surface enriched with a precious extra virgin olive oil emulsion
In a bowl, combine the flour and half of the water, mixing until fully absorbed. Then let it rest for 30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap
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Once the resting time is over, dissolve the yeast and honey in the remaining water, stirring well until completely dissolved
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Place the first dough into the bowl of a stand mixer and begin kneading, gradually adding the water with the yeast
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Knead for about 5 minutes. Add the salt and the oil, continuing to knead for another 5 minutes until you obtain a very soft yet well-developed dough
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Let the dough rise, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for one hour
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Transfer the dough to the center of the greased baking tray, gently stretch it with your fingers, fold it onto itself three times, always oiling the surface, then let it rise for another 30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap
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Stretch the dough again until it reaches the edges of the baking tray and let it rise for another two hours, or until it reaches the rim of the tray, always covered with plastic wrap
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After the final rise, emulsify the oil with the water, spread it over the entire surface of the dough, and season with a little coarse salt
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Bake at 220°C in conventional mode on the lower rack for 5 minutes, then move it to the middle rack and continue baking for another 8–10 minutes
Storage
Store the focaccia in a food-safe bag at room temperature for up to two days.
To keep it soft, you can freeze it already sliced and briefly reheat it in the oven.
Cost
This recipe uses common staple ingredients that are easy to find in any pantry. As a result, the overall cost per serving is very low and affordable for everyone
Health
Focaccia is a baked product rich in complex carbohydrates and added fats, which increase its calorie density. Moderate consumption is recommended, preferably paired with vegetables to provide a more balanced nutritional intake
AuthorEditorial staff - Luca M.
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