During these difficult times, Passion for Spices™ Team has put together beautiful illustrated recipes for you and your family to enjoy. Our first series is Classic Breads from Around the World, a three part series including Country Loaf Bread, Focaccia, and Flatbreads from Around the World.
Part 2: Herb Focaccia
Ingredients
1 tbsp. Granulated sugar
1 tbsp. Active dry yeast
12 oz. Lukewarm water
4 1/4 c. All purpose flour
2 tsp. Salt
1/2 c. Onion, finely chopped
6 tbsp. Olive oil, divided
3-4 tbsp. Fresh rosemary and Thyme leaves
Procedure
Step 1:
Combine the sugar, yeast and water. Stir well to evenly dissolve yeast.
Step 2:
Stir in flour about ½ c. at a time.
Step 3:
Stir in 1 ½ tbsp salt and the onion.
Step 4:
Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic – when shaped into a ball, poke the surface with a finger – it should spring back right away.
Step 5:
Cover and let the dough ferment in an oiled bowl until dough doubles in volume – when poked with a finger, a “dimple” should remain.
Step 6:
Punch the dough down and work it until no more than one inch thick. Flatten onto a cookie sheet, which has layered with parchment that has been brushed with 3tbs. of the olive oil. Brush with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle and herbs, Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes until lightly browned.
Enjoy the Herb Focaccia!
Compliments from Passion for Spices™ Team