Mama's Famous Focaccia With Optional Gorgonzola Top

Name: Mama's Famous Focaccia With Optional Gorgonzola Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dry active yeast; 1 ¼ cups warm water; ¼ cup olive oil; 3 12-4 cups flour; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ cup cream; 12 lb gorgonzola; ½ teaspoon rosemary, chopped; fresh ground pepper; olive oil, for brushing

Servings: persons

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["Focaccia:.", "Stir the yeast into the warm water in a large bowl: let stand for 10 minutes.", "Stir in the olive oil, the flour and salt.", "Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic about 5 minutes.", "Place the dough in an oiled use (olive oil) bowl and cover with plastic wrap.", "Let rise until double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.", "Flatten and stretch the dough to cover as much the bottom of an oiled 12 by 17 inch baking sheet.", "Dimple the dough with your fingertips.", "If not using a topping such as the gorgonzola, dimple the top of the bread using your finger to make indents about 1"" deep.", "Drizzle olive oil on top of the bread- it should run down into the dimples- that is great!", "Topping:.", "Mix the cream, gorgonzola cheese and rosemary in a food processor.", "Spread the mixture over the dough with a rubber spatula.", "Season with freshly ground black pepper.", "Brush the top with olive oil.", "Finishing:.", "Now let the dough rise for 1 hour.", "Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400.", "Bake for about 20 minutes.", "After the bread cools, cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature."]

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon dry active yeast, 1 ¼ cups warm water, ¼ cup olive oil, 3 12-4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Mama's Famous Focaccia With Optional Gorgonzola Topping 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.

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Mama's Famous Focaccia With Optional Gorgonzola Topping

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