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Tomato And Smoked Olive Focaccia
Focaccia is one of the easiest breads to make with the best results
Recipe Category:
Bread
Makes enough for:
1
Focaccia
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Adapted from Artisan Sourdough Made Simple
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Ingredients
50
g
active sourdough starter
375
g
water
20
g
honey
500
g
bread flour
9
g
fine salt
30
g
olive oil
2
tomatoes, thinly sliced
15
olives, crushed and pips removed
Flaked salt for sprinkling
Method
Place the starter, water and honey into a stand mixer bowl
Whisk using the dough hook until frothy
Add the flour and salt and knead on a slow setting for 10 minutes
Cover the bowl and leave in a warm place to prove until doubled in size
Pour the oil into a large plastic container, coat the sides well with the oil
Lightly brush some of the oil onto cling wrap and a Swiss roll pan
Pour the dough into the plastic container and flip the dough over so that it is completely coated in oil
Cover with the cling film and leave to prove for 2 hours until nicely puffed up
Preheat the oven to 220° Celsius
Tip the dough into the baking tin and stretch to fit as best you can
Dimple the top with your fingertips, pushing right to the bottom of the tin
Place the tomatoes and olives onto the top and sprinkle with flaked salt
Bake for 35 minutes and leave to cool slightly before serving