VegVeganLiguria
Focaccia genovese
Golden, dimpled, salty and soaked in olive oil brine. Genoa dunks it in cappuccino. We won't judge.
50 minTime
7 gProtein each
mildSpice
1hPlan ahead. Soak for 1 hour first; the 50 minutes come after.
Genoa's breadMake it your way
Grandma's wayOil, salt, dimples, brine.
The original320kcalsame
7 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
50minutessame
Maida (all-purpose flour, plain flour)4 cups
Water1½ cups
Instant dry yeast1½ tsp
Salt2 tsp, plus flaky salt
Olive oil⅓ cup, divided
Sugar1 tspMethod
- 1Mix flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt and 2 tbsp oil into a soft dough. Rise 1 hour.
- 2Stretch into a well oiled tray and rest 30 minutes, then stretch again to the corners.
- 3Press deep dimples with oiled fingers. Pour over an emulsion of 3 tbsp oil and 3 tbsp water, then sprinkle salt. Rise 45 minutes.
- 4Bake at 230C for 18 to 20 minutes until deep golden.
Serve it like thisCut into squares and serve warm, oily side up, on a board with soup, cheese or salads.