- It turned out too spicy. What should I do?
- Spiciness depends on the variety of chilli. Serve with sour cream or yoghurt; dairy products neutralise capsaicin (the spicy compound).
Mexican spiced focaccia
Focaccia meets Tex-Mex flavours. Smoky chilli, cumin, and fresh coriander give the dough a completely new character. This bread is not just a side dish, but stands on its own with a sour cream dip or guacamole. The spices are not just on top but also in the dough, so every bite is an intense experience.
Ingredients
20
g
Fresh yeast
300
ml
Lukewarm water
1
tsp
Sugar
3
ml
Olive oil
500
g
Plain flour
10
g
Salt
1
tsp
Ground cumin
1
tsp
Smoked paprika
1
tsp
Chilli powder (to taste)
1
tsp
Garlic granules
2
sprigs
Fresh coriander
20
ml
Olive oil (for brushing)
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Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Baking tray
- Mortar (if using whole spices)
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Instructions
1
✓
Activate the yeast in the lukewarm sugary water.
Tip: Patience, it needs about 10 minutes.
2
✓
Mix the flour with the salt and all the spices (cumin, paprika, chilli, garlic).
Tip: Mixing spices dry ensures there are no 'spice islands' in the dough.
3
✓
Add the yeast water and the oil, knead into a dough.
Tip: The spices, especially chilli and paprika, can dry the dough a bit, so a little extra water might be needed.
4
✓
Prove for 1 hour. Then tip into a tray, flatten.
Tip: Let rest in the tray for 15 minutes before baking.
5
✓
Sprinkle with fresh coriander, press it in, drizzle with oil.
Tip: Coriander stems are full of flavour too, chop them in boldly!
6
✓
Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
Tip: Due to the paprika, the dough colour will be darker, don't think it's burnt!
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 20 g Fresh yeast
- 300 ml Lukewarm water
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 ml Olive oil
- 500 g Plain flour
- 10 g Salt
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Chilli powder (to taste)
- 1 tsp Garlic granules
- 2 sprigs Fresh coriander
- 20 ml Olive oil (for brushing)