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Plain focaccia

Steve Manfredi

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easyTime:2 hours +

Once the basic technique of focaccia has been mastered, the variety of toppings is endless.

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Ingredients

  • 540ml water

  • 28g fresh yeast

  • 900g flour (Italian bread or pizza flour with a milling grade of 00)

  • 18g salt

  • 120ml extra virgin olive oil, plus 20ml for brushing

Method

  1. Warm half the water to body temperature and dissolve yeast using a fork.

    Place in a mixer bowl and add flour and salt.

    Turn mixer on low, using dough attachment, and gradually add remaining water, then oil.

    Once dough has come together, increase speed a little and keep mixing for 5 minutes.

    Place dough on lightly oiled bench. Knead for another 5 minutes.

    Return dough to bowl, cover and let prove until double in size.

    Line two baking or jelly-roll trays (32cm x 44cm x 2.5cm) with baking paper.

    Divide dough in two and stretch to fit each tray.

    Let prove for 45-60 minutes.

    Dimple surfaces with fingertips, brush with oil and sprinkle with flaky salt.

    Bake at 210C for 15-20minutes until golden.

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