Focaccia

by | Aug 3, 2024 | Baking, Bread, Italian, Pastry, Rosemary, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

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Focaccia

Flavourful Olive Bread with Garlic and Rosemary
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Keyword: Bread, Olive, Rosemary, Italian, Garlic
Category: Baking, Pastry
Course: Baking, Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Proofing Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 1 Loaf
Calories: 2354kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £3.00

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Bread Flour
  • 1½ tsps. Salt
  • 1 Cup Water warm
  • 2 tsps. Sugar
  • 2 tsps. Active Dry Yeast
  • ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
  • 12 each Black Olives
  • 2 each Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Tbsps. Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic finely chopped

Instructions

  • Measure the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix the water, sugar and yeast, then set aside for 10 minutes until the yeast is activated and frothy.
  • Make a well in the flour and add the yeast and olive oil, mixing until a slightly sticky dough is formed.
  • Tip out on to a floured surface and knead the dough for 5-10 minutes, until soft and pliable.
  • Put the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover, and set aside to proof for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  • Press the dough into an oiled 9”x 13” pan, cover, and leave to proof again for 20 minutes.
  • Make indents in the dough with your fingers and drop the olives into them, then drizzle with the olive oil, garlic, rosemary & salt.
  • Bake at 450°F/230°C for 20 mins until golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 2354kcal | Carbohydrates: 290g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 111g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 77g | Sodium: 3081mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 5mg