Ingredients for Mama's Famous Focaccia With Optional Gorgonzola Topping
- Dry Active Yeast
- Warm Water
- 50ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- 500g strong bread flour
- 10g fine sea salt
- Cream
- Gorgonzola
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- Fresh Ground Pepper
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How to Make Mama's Famous Focaccia With Optional Gorgonzola Topping
- In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease a 12x17 inch baking pan with olive oil.
- Punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared pan. Gently stretch and press the dough to fill the pan.
- Drizzle the dough with olive oil and dimple the surface with your fingers.
- If using, sprinkle the rosemary and gorgonzola evenly over the focaccia.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt flakes (optional).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 93-95°C (200-205°F).
- Let cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
19g
Carbs
7g
