deluxe focaccia
Deluxe Focaccia Yield: three 9-inch rounds Dough 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (100 degrees F) 2 cups water, room temperature 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups (15 ...
Ingredients
- 1tablespoonactive dry yeast
- 1/4cupwarm water (100 degrees f)
- 2cupwater, room temperature
- 2tablespoonolive oil
- 3cup(15 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus a little extra for adj
- 3cup(15 ounces) bread flour
- 1tablespoonsalt
- 4teaspoonchopped fresh rosemary or sage (optional)
Directions
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Deluxe Focaccia Yield: three 9-inch rounds Dough 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (100 degrees F) 2 cups water, room tempera
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Combine the warm water with the yeast in a large mixing bowl and set aside until creamy
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Stir in the two cups water and the oil
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Add the flours and the salt and mix until the dough comes together
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You may need to add a bit of water or flour if the dough is too dry or too wet
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Knead the dough using the dough hook of an electric mixer for two minutes on low and then three minutes on medium or 8 to 10 minutes by hand
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Work in the optional rosemary or sage towards the end of the kneading, if desired)
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The result should be a smooth, elastic dough