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. 2Make the dough by adding all the ingredients except salt in a spiral mixer.
  3. 3Make the dough by adding all the ingredients except salt in a spiral mixer.
  4. 4When incorporated, add the salt and continue mixing until really well combined.
  5. 5When incorporated, add the salt and continue mixing until really well combined.
  6. 6When incorporated, add the salt and continue mixing until really well combined.
  7. 7Divide the dough into 2 portions.
  8. 8Divide the dough into 2 portions.
  9. 9Divide the dough into 2 portions.
  10. 10Shape each portion into a ball and let it double in volume, covered.
  11. 11Shape each portion into a ball and let it double in volume, covered.
  12. 12Shape each portion into a ball and let it double in volume, covered.
  13. 13Using some flour, roll one dough 1/3 inch thin with a rolling pin.
  14. 14Using some flour, roll one dough 1/3 inch thin with a rolling pin.
  15. 15Using some flour, roll one dough 1/3 inch thin with a rolling pin.
  16. 16Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet, covered, to proof for 30 minutes.
  17. 17Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet, covered, to proof for 30 minutes.
  18. 18Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet, covered, to proof for 30 minutes.
  19. 19Wet your hands with oil and pinch holes into the focaccia with your fingers.
  20. 20Wet your hands with oil and pinch holes into the focaccia with your fingers.
  21. 21Wet your hands with oil and pinch holes into the focaccia with your fingers.
  22. 22Add the salamoia (mixture of water and oil) to the focaccia, making sure it gets into all the holes.
  23. 23Add the salamoia (mixture of water and oil) to the focaccia, making sure it gets into all the holes.
  24. 24Add the salamoia (mixture of water and oil) to the focaccia, making sure it gets into all the holes.
  25. 25Cover and let it proof for another 45 minutes.
  26. 26Cover and let it proof for another 45 minutes.
  27. 27Cover and let it proof for another 45 minutes.
  28. 28Bake on the lower part of the oven at the maximum temperature (500) for about 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.
  29. 29Bake on the lower part of the oven at the maximum temperature (500) for about 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.
  30. 30Bake on the lower part of the oven at the maximum temperature (500) for about 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Ingredients

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