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    Focaccia bread

    Posted on Apr 7, 2017 · Last Updated on Nov 11, 2021 by sharmila kingsly

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    Focaccia Bread is a popular bread from Italy, similar to Pizza and it is usually topped with herbs, onions, tomato and even meat at times

    Focaccia is a popular bread from Italy, It is similar to Pizza and it is usually topped with herbs, onions, tomato and even meat at times. The focaccia can also be used as a base for pizza.

    How to prepare Focaccia Bread, Pictorial

    1. In a bowl take lukewarm water and add in the dry yeast and set it aside for 5 mins let it get activated. Meanwhile add in All-purpose flour in a mixing bowl add in Salt, sugar and Olive oil.

    2. Give a quick mix and then by this time the yeast would have got activated. Now add in Yeast mixture to the flour.

    3. Mix well and bring it together to form a soft dough. Now cling wrap the bowl along with the dough and let it rest in a dark place for about 1 ½ hours. The dough would have proofed up by this time.

    4. Now punch out the air and then using a rolling pin roll out to form a thick flatbread of any desired shape. Place it in a baking tray.

    5. Use your hand and form small impressions throughout the bread brush it generously with olive oil .Now top it will onion slices and tomato pieces. Cling wrap it once again and set for 30 mins.

    6. Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for about 10 mins and then bake at 180 Deg C for about 20-25 mins until the break moved freely on the baking pan and the crust turns golden.

    Tasty Focaccia is now ready to serve 🙂

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    Focaccia Bread

    Focaccia Bread is a popular bread from Italy, It is similar to Pizza and it is usually topped with herbs, onions, tomato and even meat at times
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Resting Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 40 mins
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 142kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cup All-purpose flour
    • 1 tbsp Dry Yeast
    • ½ cup Luke warm water
    • 3 tbsp Olive oil
    • ¼ tsp Sugar
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Tomato

    Instructions 

    • In a bowl take lukewarm water and add in the dry yeast and set it aside for 5 mins let it get activated. Meanwhile, add in All-purpose flour in a mixing bowl add in Salt, sugar and Olive oil.
    • Give a quick mix and then by this time the yeast would have got activated. Now add-in Yeast mixture to the flour.
    • Mix well and bring it together to form a soft dough. Now cling wrap the bowl along with the dough and let it rest in a dark place for about 1 ½ hour. The dough would have proofed up by this time.
    • Now punch out the air and the using a rolling pin roll out to form a thick flatbread of any desired shape. Place it in a baking tray.
    • Use your hand and form small impressions throughout the bread brush it generously with olive oil.Now top it will onion slices and tomato pieces.
    • Cling wrap it once again and set for 30 mins.
    • Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for about 10 mins and then bake at 180 Deg C for about 20-25 mins until the break moved freely on the baking pan and the crust turns golden.

    Notes

    If using instant yeast add it directly to the flour no need to soak in lukewarm water and activate it.
    Feel free to experiment with the toppings as per your wish.
    Oregano, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, and rose Mary if added give a nice flavor.
    Tastes good when tasted with Tomato sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.2g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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