Olive And Anchovy Focaccia With Sun Dried Tomato Pe

Name: Olive And Anchovy Focaccia With Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g plain flour; 10 g dried active yeast, dissolved in 125ml lukewarm water; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 tbsp olive oil; 6 None anchovy fillets, 3 cut into 5 pieces each, 3 roughly chopped; 12 sprigs fresh thyme, little set aside for garnish, remaining leaves stripped from stems; 15 None pitted green olives; 15 None pitted black olives; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk; 30 g pine nuts; 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped; 100 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, roughly chopped, plus 3-4 tbsp of the oil; 20 g Parmesan, grated

Servings: persons

350 g plain flour
10 g dried active yeast, dissolved in 125ml lukewarm water
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
6 None anchovy fillets, 3 cut into 5 pieces each, 3 roughly chopped
12 sprigs fresh thyme, little set aside for garnish, remaining leaves stripped from stems
15 None pitted green olives
15 None pitted black olives
1 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
30 g pine nuts
1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
100 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, roughly chopped, plus 3-4 tbsp of the oil
20 g Parmesan, grated

1
Quickly knead the flour, yeasted water, salt, and 2 tbsp oil with the dough hook of a mixer into a smooth dough, adding a little water if the dough is too dry. Cover and allow to rest in a warm place for 30 mins.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment. On a floured work surface, knead the roughly chopped anchovies and half the thyme into the dough. Roll out into a 9-10 inch circle and place on the baking sheet. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make 15 indentions over the top of the loaf. Place a piece of anchovy and either a black or a green olive in each hole. Cover and allow to rest for 15 mins.
3
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Sprinkle the loaf with the sea salt and remaining thyme and drizzle with 1 tbsp oil. Bake for 15 mins, then brush with the milk. Bake for a further 5 mins, until a skewer comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack, cover with a tea towel and allow to cool a little.
4
Toast pine nuts in a small, dry pan until browned. Allow to cool. Place in a blender or food processor with the garlic and tomatoes and chop finely. Stir in the tomato oil and Parmesan and season with salt and black pepper.
5
Serve the bread warm or cold with the tomato pesto and remaining olives and garnished with thyme.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g plain flour, 10 g dried active yeast, dissolved in 125ml lukewarm water, 1/2 tsp salt, 3 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Olive And Anchovy Focaccia With Sun Dried Tomato Pesto 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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Olive And Anchovy Focaccia With Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

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