Recipe by Pessi Piller

Focaccia, 2 Ways

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Easy Easy
6-8 Servings
Allergens
2 Hours, 30 Minutes
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This dough is extremely versatile and accommodates all different kinds of toppings. Below are two of my favorites.
Yield: 6–8 servings/2 focaccias

Ingredients

Focaccia Dough

  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons yeast

  • 1/4 cup plus 1/4 teaspoon sugar, divided

  • 1 and 1/2 cup warm water

  • 4 and 1/2 cups Glicks Flour

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup oil

  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt

Pepper Medley Focaccia

  • 1 head of garlic

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

  • 4 tablespoons crumbled Ta’amti Feta Cheese

  • fresh parsley for garnishing (optional)

Tomato-Basil Focaccia

  • 1 head of garlic

  • 1/4 cup oil

  • 4 medium-sized tomatoes on the vine, sliced thinly

  • 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature

Pesto Drizzle

  • salt, to taste

  • black pepper, to taste

Directions

Prepare the Focaccia Dough

1.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.

In a large bowl, combine yeast, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and water. Set aside until small bubbles form on top, about five minutes.

3.

Add the rest of the dough ingredients and mix with your hands until fully incorporated. The dough will be quite sticky; if needed, add a bit of flour, but not too much because then the dough won’t be as fluffy.

4.

Cover dough and allow to rise for 30 minutes.

5.

Divide dough in half.

For the Pepper Medley Focaccia

1.

Separate garlic cloves and place in a small baking pan with 1/4 cup olive oil.

2.

Roast in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about one hour, until garlic is soft and brown.

3.

In a small bowl, combine pepper slices with remaining oil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

4.

Lightly flour a piece of Gefen Parchment Paper. Place half the dough on parchment paper and roll out into a 12×5-inch rectangle. Repeat for remaining dough.

5.

Spread one tablespoon butter on each focaccia. Spread half the pepper mixture on top of each. Top with garlic cloves, then sprinkle with feta cheese.

6.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

7.

Allow to cool before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

For the Tomato-Basil Focaccia

1.

Separate garlic cloves and place in a small baking pan with 1/4 cup olive oil.

2.

Roast in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about one hour, until garlic is soft and brown.

3.

Lightly flour a piece of parchment paper. Place half the dough on parchment paper and roll out into a 12×5-inch rectangle. Repeat for remaining dough.

4.

Spread one tablespoon butter on the surface of each focaccia.

5.

Place tomato slices strategically on the dough. Place garlic cloves around the tomatoes.

6.

Sprinkle with feta cheese and spices.

7.

Bake for 30 minutes.

8.

Using an immersion blender, blend all drizzle ingredients together. If it’s too thick, add a bit of oil.

9.

Drizzle onto focaccia immediately before serving.

10.

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Credits

Styling and photography by Mirel Freylich

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