- Why did it turn out flat and dense?
- You probably 'pressed' the air out of it when shaping, or didn't let it prove enough in the tray before baking.
Rosemary, garlic & pecan focaccia
The soul of focaccia is airiness and olive oil. 'Dimpling' the dough is not just play: these indentations collect the oil and toppings, so every bite is juicy and flavourful while the inside stays airy.
Ingredients
500
g
Strong white bread flour (BL80) or plain flour
20
g
Fresh yeast
300
ml
Lukewarm water
30
ml
Olive oil (+ for brushing)
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Sugar
1
sprig
Fresh rosemary
4
cloves
Garlic
50
g
Pecan nuts
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Nuts (Pecan nuts)
Instructions
1
✓
Make a soft dough from the flour, water, yeast, oil and salt. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and shiny. Prove for 1 hour.
Tip: Due to high water content (hydration) the dough might be sticky, but this is needed for large bubbles.
2
✓
Tip the dough onto an oiled baking tray, stretch it out (don't press!), and rest for another 20 minutes.
Tip: Resting allows the gluten to relax so the dough fills the tray.
3
✓
With oiled fingers, press dimples into the dough. Sprinkle with garlic, nuts, rosemary and salt.
Tip: Don't be afraid to press hard, right down to the bottom!
4
✓
Bake at 220°C for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Tip: The hot oven lifts the dough suddenly.
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Ingredients
- 500 g Strong white bread flour (BL80) or plain flour
- 20 g Fresh yeast
- 300 ml Lukewarm water
- 30 ml Olive oil (+ for brushing)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 50 g Pecan nuts