Focaccia Genovese

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Make the dough by adding all the ingredients except salt in a spiral mixer.
  2. 2When incorporated, add the salt and continue mixing until really well combined.
  3. 3Divide the dough into 2 portions.
  4. 4Shape each portion into a ball and let it double in volume, covered.
  5. 5Using some flour, roll one dough 1/3 inch thin with a rolling pin.
  6. 6Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet, covered, to proof for 30 minutes.
  7. 7Wet your hands with oil and pinch holes into the focaccia with your fingers.
  8. 8Add the salamoia (mixture of water and oil) to the focaccia, making sure it gets into all the holes.
  9. 9Cover and let it proof for another 45 minutes.
  10. 10Bake on the lower part of the oven at the maximum temperature (500) for about 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Ingredients

  • 750 g Flour
  • 420 ml water
  • 7.5 g dry yeast
  • 20 g salt
  • 75 g olive oil
  • 75 g water
  • 75 g oil

Equipment

spiral mixerrolling pinbaking sheetoven

Tips

  • In Liguria, they dip focaccia in cappuccino for breakfast.
  • Bake at 500 on the lowest rack of the oven till golden, brush with oil out of the oven and enjoy!