THE BEST FOCACCIA
It's easy to make classic focaccia at home. Our version is airy and slightly chewy, with a delicate golden crust. A drizzle of salt water over the dough during the final rise gives the bread a deeper flavor.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the dough: Whisk together the flour, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook on low speed, stir in the warm water and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, mixing until the flour is completely moistened. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add the salt and knead on medium speed for 5 minutes. (The dough will tighten up, then begin to relax. After 5 minutes it will be very wet and stick to the bottom of the mixer but not the sides.)
- Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil around the bottom and sides of a large mixing bowl (big enough to hold at least double the volume of the dough). Using a scraper or spatula, transfer the dough to the bowl, flipping once to coat completely with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Pour the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil into the bottom of an 18-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet. Use your hands to evenly distribute the oil along the bottom and up the sides. Scrape the dough into the baking sheet, flattening it slightly with your hands. Flip the dough once and gently stretch it to fit into an even layer in the baking sheet. (The dough may not stretch to the edges at this point. If it starts to pull back, let rest 10 minutes and re-stretch, making sure to pull from the center as well as the edges to get an even thickness.) Use your fingertips to make dimples over the surface of the focaccia, pressing firmly but not so hard you make holes in the dough.
- For the brine and finish: Dissolve the kosher salt in 1/3 cup warm water. Drizzle over the surface of the focaccia, letting it pool in the dimples. Cover loosely with plastic wrap that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Let sit in a warm place for 45 minutes to relax and rise again.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake, rotating the baking sheet once halfway through, until the focaccia is deep golden brown on the top and bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and let sit for 5 minutes. Use a spatula to remove the focaccia to a wire rack to cool completely.
FOCACCIA
Focaccia is one of my favorite bread recipes. It's one of the least labor-intensive since there isn't any kneading. The dough is very wet, which is perfect for a tender, yet chewy, bread with a very distinct salt bite. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2-cup warm water and honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add flour, 1/4 cup oil, salt and remaining 3/4-cup water; mixing until smooth (dough will be wet). Scrape the sides of the bowl clean; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Gently scrape dough directly into pan. With oiled hands, gently spread dough. If dough springs back, wait 10 minutes and stretch again. Make indentations in the dough with your fingers. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; let rise until doubled in size, 30-40 minutes. , If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ANTIPASTO FOCACCIA SANDWICH WEDGES
Get a taste of Italy in this super-simple sandwich, perfect for a summer lunch gathering.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread 1/4 cup of the dressing on bottom half of focaccia bread. Layer lettuce, roasted peppers, cheese and salami over dressing.
- Spread cut side of top half of bread with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; place dressing side down over salami. Cut sandwich into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
TURKEY FOCACCIA CLUB
My family thinks this sandwich is pure heaven thanks to the cranberry-pecan mayo. It's so good that they ask me to make it all year long. -Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. Using a long serrated knife, cut focaccia horizontally in half. Spread cut sides with mayonnaise mixture. Layer bottom half with lettuce, turkey, cheese, tomato and bacon; replace bread top. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 707 calories, Fat 41g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CLASSIC FOCACCIA
Seasoned with little more than olive oil and crunchy sea salt, focaccia is an ancient flatbread that is unexpectedly easy to make. Once a staple at Caroline Fidanza's now-closed sandwich shop, Saltie, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this recipe from the "Saltie: A Cookbook" is perfect on its own, but also serves as a base upon which you can experiment. If you want to alter its flavor, sprinkling some aromatic dry herbs on top of the dough provides deep savory notes. Or decorate it vibrantly with the vegetables and fresh herbs of your choosing for an Instagram-worthy focaccia garden (see Tip).
Provided by Amelia Nierenberg
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, breads, quick breads, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield One 9-by-13-inch pan
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt and yeast. Add the warm water to the flour mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated and a sticky dough forms. (Expect a very wet dough; no kneading required.) Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a medium bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turn to coat, and cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 24 hours or for up to 2 days.
- When you're ready to bake, brush the inside of a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet with oil. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and transfer to the prepared pan. Using your hands, spread the dough out as much as possible, adding oil to the dough if needed to keep it from sticking. (Don't worry if the dough doesn't yet cover the full pan; it will once it relaxes and rises.) Place the dough in a warm place and let rise until about doubled in bulk. The rising time will vary considerably depending on the season. (In the summer, it may take only 20 minutes for the dough to warm up and rise; in the winter, it can take 1 hour or more.) When the dough is ready, it should be room temperature, spread out on the sheet and fluffy.
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Using your palms, pat down the focaccia to an even thickness of about 1 inch, then, using your fingertips, dimple the entire dough. Drizzle it with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the entire surface of the focaccia evenly with the sea salt and herbs, if using.
- Bake, rotating once front to back, until the top is uniformly golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the focaccia on the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool, then slide out of the pan. Enjoy it hot. (Focaccia deteriorates in quality after the first day. If there is some left over, wrap it tightly in plastic and store at room temperature for another day. Day-old focaccia is delicious in soup.)
TURKEY CAESAR FOCACCIA WEDGES
Instead of making individual sandwiches, make one big loaf in 10 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut focaccia bread in half horizontally; set aside. In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
- Spoon turkey mixture evenly onto bottom half of bread. Cover with top half of bread. Cut into 6 wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
WEST COAST FOCACCIA WEDGES
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix artichoke hearts, bell pepper, cucumber, and salad dressing. Heat focaccia as directed on package. Place 1 focaccia, flat side up, on cutting board. Layer with half the turkey, all the vegetable mixture, remaining turkey, cheese, and sprouts. Top with remaining focaccia, flat side down. Secure with toothpicks, if necessary. Cut into wedges.
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