Focaccia with olives and rosemary
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. You can make the traditional yeast flatbread not only with olives—this is just one variation. Alternatively, you can prepare it with herbs only, or add tomatoes, peppers, and other ingredients. Enjoy the pastry right after baking, letting it cool for a few minutes. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix the warm water with the yeast and sugar, and let it sit in a warm place for 5-7 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Sift the flour into the bowl of a mixer, add salt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and pour in the yeast mixture.
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Step 3
3. Attach the hook and knead the dough at low speed until all ingredients come together; then increase the speed and continue kneading for another 5-7 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Grease a bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it, cover with plastic wrap.
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Step 5
5. Place the bowl with the dough in a warm place, you can put it in the oven, and let it sit for 1 hour.
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Step 6
6. After an hour, knead the dough again and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet or a wide pan with olive oil (1/4 cup).
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Step 8
8. Place the dough on a baking sheet with olive oil and smooth it out with your hands.
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Step 9
9. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for another 45 minutes.
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Step 10
10. After 45 minutes, remove the film and use your fingers to make indentations all over the dough.
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Step 11
11. Pour olive oil (about ¼ cup) over the dough.
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Step 12
12. Place olives into some of the indentations and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Finely chop 1-2 rosemary sprigs and scatter over the pastry.
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Step 13
13. Bake in a preheated oven at 210 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 14
14. Let the baked goods cool for a few minutes, then cut into pieces and serve.