Focaccia
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Thanks to a special preparation technique, focaccia turns out incredibly light and airy, yet develops a pleasant, crispy crust. I recommend using high-quality olive oil for baking this type of pastry. Optionally, add some dried herbs to the dough to give the baked goods a richer aroma.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix compressed yeast with warm water and sugar until the yeast is completely dissolved. Gradually add sifted flour and knead into an elastic dough.
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Step 2
2. Add salt and olive oil, knead the dough for 10 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for an hour, until the dough doubles in size.
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Step 3
3. Transfer the dough onto a board, shape it into a rectangle and fold it into thirds. Then fold it into thirds again, cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Sprinkle the board with flour, roll out the dough to the shape of the baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Make indentations all over the flatbread with your fingers and brush with a mixture of olive oil and water.
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Step 5
5. Sprinkle the focaccia with coarse sea salt. Bake in a preheated oven at 230 degrees for 15-20 minutes.