Basil, Olive And Feta Foccacia Recipe

Name: Basil, Olive And Feta Foccacia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose unbleached flour; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup warm water warmer than room temp but not warm enough to be uncomfortable to the touch; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water same as the first; 1 pinch salt a good of; 1 tablespoon olive oil; sliced olives; crumbled feta; fresh basil cut into thin ribbons; salt course; basil; unbleached flour; feta; olive; foccacia; olive oil

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup warm water warmer than room temp but not warm enough to be uncomfortable to the touch
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water same as the first
1 pinch salt a good of
1 tablespoon olive oil
sliced olives
crumbled feta
fresh basil cut into thin ribbons
salt course
basil
unbleached flour
feta
olive
foccacia
olive oil

1
First off, mix the flours together and whisk so they are combined well.
2
This recipe requires you to make a sponge. For this you take 1/2 cup of flour and place in a large bowl with the half cup warm water and the yeast. Cover the bowl with plastic and let stand anywhere from 2-8 hours. This is to allow it to ferment, I personally couldn't wait the whole time, I think I made it a minute past the 2 hour mark.
3
Stir in the 1 cup of water a little at a time. Add in the salt and just enough of the flour to make the dough pull away from the sides of the bowl.
4
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead enough flour to make a soft dough. It should be smooth and elastic. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat the dough ball lightly, and cover. Place in a warm place where a draft cannot get to it and allow to rise about 1 hour.
5
Prep a large baking pan (pizza pan works well) by either taking an oiled napkin and running it around the pan or line with parchment paper.
6
Punch the dough down and allow to rest 10 minutes.
7
Oil your hands and place dough in the pan. Brush the top of the dough with oil then, using your fingers, make deep dimples in the dough, about 1/2 inch. Cover with plastic again and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
8
Preheat the oven to 400F(200C).
9
Take the olives, feta and basil and spread on top of the foccacia. Sprinkle salt on top and place in oven. Bake 18 - 20 minutes or until golden. Check about half way through and deflate any large bubbles with the poke of a knife.
10
When done cooking, place on a rack to cool for about 15 - 20 minutes.
11
This bread is very versatile. You can make it into small mini loaves (as in the original recipe) or in a big one like I did. You can also top it with a number of different ingredients, just let your craving drive you :D!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose unbleached flour, 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup warm water warmer than room temp but not warm enough to be uncomfortable to the touch, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Basil, Olive And Feta Foccacia falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basil, Olive And Feta Foccacia

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