Wild Farm Focaccia

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding water and flour to the mixer.
  2. 2Dissolve fresh yeast in a bit of water, whisking until smooth.
  3. 3Slowly add the dissolved yeast to the dough.
  4. 4Drizzle oil into the dough.
  5. 5Add salt and pepper to the dough.
  6. 6Fold in wild garlic, chives, and bay leaf into the dough.
  7. 7Once mixed, scrape the dough onto an oiled surface.
  8. 8Divide the dough into four portions.
  9. 9Give each portion a few gentle folds.
  10. 10Leave the dough to proof for a few hours.
  11. 11For the next fold, give each piece a few turns.
  12. 12Coat the dough pieces in polenta.
  13. 13After the second proof, the dough is ready for the oven.
  14. 14Cover the dough with oil.
  15. 15Dimple the dough.
  16. 16Sprinkle with Maldon salt.
  17. 17Bake for around 30 minutes until golden and crisp.

Ingredients

  • water
  • flour
  • fresh yeast
  • oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • wild garlic
  • chives
  • bay leaf
  • polenta
  • Maldon salt

Equipment

mixeroiled surfaceoven

Tips

  • Adding polenta to the dough adds extra crunch to the final crust.
  • Use up any herbs that are just past their prime.