Chili Cheese Focaccia Toast

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix flour, salt, instant yeast, za'atar, water, and oil until combined.
  2. 2Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. 3Perform the first of three stretch and pulls.
  4. 4Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
  5. 5Prepare your stuffing and toppings: grate mozzarella cheese, chop bird's eye chilies, scallions, and cilantro, and roast garlic.
  6. 6Tip the dough into a lined and oiled baking dish.
  7. 7Brush on your roasted garlic.
  8. 8Sprinkle in the scallions, chilies, cilantro, and cheese.
  9. 9Fold the dough like a letter, flip it over.
  10. 10Cover the dough for its final proof for two hours.
  11. 11Sprinkle some olive oil on the dough.
  12. 12Press down with your fingers to create indents and bubbles.
  13. 13Top with some more cheese and flaky salt.
  14. 14Bake at 450°F (232°C) for around 30 minutes.
  15. 15Quickly melt some butter and mix in the leftover roasted garlic, chilies, and cilantro.
  16. 16Brush the butter mixture on top of the bread.
  17. 17Top with more Parmesan cheese.
  18. 18Cut into it while it's still warm.

Ingredients

  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Instant yeast
  • Za'atar
  • Water
  • Oil
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Bird's eye chilies
  • Scallions
  • Cilantro
  • Roasted garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Cheese (for topping)
  • Flaky salt
  • Butter
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

BowlMeasuring cupMeasuring spoonWhiskCover (cloth)Plastic wrapGraterCutting boardKnifeBaking dishParchment paperBaking brushOvenSaucepanWhisk (small)Wire rack

Tips

  • Make sure to have wet hands when stretching and pulling the dough so it doesn't stick to you.
  • Roasted garlic will cut the sharpness of the chilies.
  • Brush the butter mixture on top of the bread for more flavor.