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focaccia

Focaccia is a spongy Italian flatbread, which can be adapted a number of ways.

 2 hours               Serves 3-4

You will need:

250 g plain flour

160 ml lukewarm water

3.5 grams active dry yeast (1 teaspoon)

Pinch of sugar

Olive oil

Salt

Toppings of your choice

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  1. Activate yeast in water with a pinch of sugar. Leave aside for 5-10 minutes.

  2. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and activated yeast mixture.

  3. Mix with a spoon to form a rough dough. Knead for 10 minutes till smooth and elastic.

  4. Cover and leave to prove for 45 minutes in a warm place.

  5. Stretch out dough in a greased baking sheet.

  6. Drizzle with some olive oil and create impressions in the dough using your fingertips.

  7. Add toppings and season with salt and pepper.

  8. Cover and leave to prove again for 45 minutes.

  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 to 30 minutes. When out of the oven, drizzle extra olive oil on top and serve warm.

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Reference video by Jamie Oliver

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Here are some photos from the process:

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