How to Prepare Focaccia Dough Recipe

How to Prepare Focaccia Dough Recipe

Focaccia Dough Recipe

The Ingredients Needed.

• 470 g wheat flour
• 16 g sugar
• 115 g whole milk
• 230 g water
• 45 g extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
• 5 g dry yeast
• 10 g salt
• Fresh rosemary (for topping)

The Preparations of Focaccia Dough Recipe

1. Activate the Yeast:
   • In a bowl, mix 16 g of sugar with 5 g of dry yeast.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • Add the wheat flour to the bowl and stir to combine.
3. Incorporate Liquids:
   • In a separate glass, mix water and milk. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring to form a dough.
4. Knead and Add Oil:
   • Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until uniform. Slowly add the olive oil and continue kneading for another 5 minutes until fully incorporated.
5. Add Salt and Knead:
   • Transfer the dough to a floured surface, add the salt, and knead for 10-15 minutes. Fold the dough over itself to introduce air and improve its texture.
6. First Proof:
   • Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with a cotton cloth, and let it rest for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
7. Prepare the Baking Mold:
   • Grease the base and sides of your baking mold with olive oil.
8. Shape the Dough:
   • Transfer the dough to the mold. Grease your fingers with olive oil and gently spread the dough to cover the mold, starting from one corner.
9. Second Proof:
   • Cover the mold with plastic wrap and place it in a turned-off oven to rest for another hour.
10. Prepare for Baking:
    • Remove the plastic wrap. Use your fingertips to create dimples in the dough. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with fresh rosemary.
11. Bake the Focaccia:
    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with heat settings for both top and bottom. Place the tray on the lower rack and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden.
12. Cool and Serve:
    • Remove the focaccia from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.