Olive focaccia with white cheese
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Instructions
Let the dough rest
After shaping your focaccia dough in the pan, it is crucial to let it rest. This makes the dough more pliable and easier to shape. If the dough resists shaping, give it an extra 10 to 20 minutes to rest. This allows the gluten to relax and makes it easier to work with the dough.
Creating deep dimples in the dough
To improve the texture and flavour of your olive focaccia with white cheese, press deep dimples into the dough with your fingers before baking. This distributes the olive oil effectively throughout the dough, enhancing both its moisture and flavour. These dimples create the characteristic crispy edges and airy pockets in the bread.
FAQ: Questions about olive focaccia with white cheese
Explore the flavours of the Mediterranean with our olive focaccia with white cheese. To help you on your way, we answer common questions about this delightful bread. Keep on reading to find out more!
Nutritional values
Nutritional value, per
3956 Kcal
| Fibre | 36 gram fibers |
| Protein | 89.4 % |
| Carbohydrates | 729.8 % |
| Fat | 71 gram |
Ingredients
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Flour
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1 kilo |
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Water
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1 l |
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Dry yeast
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1 package |
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Salt
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1 tsp |
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Olive oil
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4 tbsp |
| 200 g |
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Homemade olive focaccia with white cheese
Try your hand at a homemade olive focaccia with white cheese and enjoy its delicious Italian flavours. As the dough rises into a soft, pillowy base, it becomes the perfect vessel for rich olive oil and white cheese. This bread is a go-to choice for snacks or as part of a larger Italian-inspired meal. Preparing this recipe is extremely simple, but you will need a little patience and allow the dough adequate time to rest before it bakes to perfection.
Baked to a golden and puffy perfection
Focaccia is known for its exquisite golden crust and soft, airy centre. When the focaccia bakes, it turns irresistibly crispy on top, lending a satisfying crunch to every bite. The inside will remain light and fluffy, giving you a stunning contrast of textures. Witness the final result: a golden-brown surface with pockets of creamy white cheese and soft olives. The warm, comforting scents from the oven will fill your kitchen, making the wait the toughest part of this recipe.
Salty and savoury from white cheese with green olives and garlic
This Italian bread comes with all kinds of toppings, but we absolutely adore the simple combination of white cheese and olive. The savoury olives awaken your taste buds with their sharp tang, while the garlic-infused white cheese provides a salty note with an aromatic background. Sink your teeth into the puffy focaccia and enjoy the creamy cheese and soft olives.
Serve as an antipasto, appetiser, or snack
Maybe you are hosting a dinner party and need a humble appetiser or simple antipasto. Our olive focaccia is the perfect fit! For a true Italian experience, serve focaccia alongside cured meats and cheeses on an antipasto platter. You can also slice the bread into smaller pieces to serve as a starter or snack with your favourite dips or spreads.
If you want more bread ideas, look no further. Try classic New York bagels, chickpea flour flatbread, or pull-apart cheese bread. All of these can be used as appetisers and snacks, so feel free to find out which suits you best.
Try different toppings
Customise your olive focaccia by adding rosemary or thyme to the dough for a herbaceous twist. Or try scattering sun-dried tomatoes on top for a more intense Mediterranean flavour. The tanginess of the tomatoes complements the olives and garlic.
You can even experiment with roasted vegetables, like red peppers or courgettes, to bring a smoky sweetness to the focaccia. The roasted vegetables provide a soft, tender bite that contrasts with the crisp edges of the bread.
If you are feeling adventurous, try topping your focaccia with caramelised onions for a sweet and savoury effect. The natural sugars in the onions develop a rich, jammy flavour as they cook. Pitted Kalamata olives or capers can also be added for a brinier, more robust taste.
