Thyme focaccia and parmesan focaccia are two classic Italian flatbreads that are perfect for any occasion. With their flavorful combination of herbs, cheese, and olive oil, these focaccias are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. In this article, we will provide you with two simple recipes for making thyme focaccia and parmesan focaccia. We will also discuss the history of focaccia and its many variations. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, we have the perfect recipe for you.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THYME FOCACCIA AND PARMESAN FOCACCIA
Steps:
- In a standing electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment beat together yeast, sugar, and water and let stand 5 minutes, or until foamy. In a bowl stir together table salt and 5 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture. With motor on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to yeast mixture. With dough hook knead dough 2 minutes, or until soft and slightly sticky.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead in enough remaining flour to form a soft but not sticky dough. Form dough into a ball and put in an oiled large bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and divide in half. Knead thyme into one half and knead plain half 1 minute. Form each half into an oval and invert bowl over them. Let dough rest 5 minutes for easier rolling.
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Oil two 13- by 9-inch baking pans and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. On lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out dough halves into 13- by 9-inch rectangles and fit into pans. Cover each pan with a kitchen towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle plain dough with Parmesan and sprinkle both doughs with coarse salt and pepper. With lightly oiled fingertips make indentations, about 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart, all over dough rectangles and bake in middle of oven 12 minutes, or until golden. Remove focaccie from pans and cool on racks.
BASIL-PARMESAN FOCACCIA WITH FRESH TOMATOES
Provided by Joanna Pruess
Categories pizza and calzones, appetizer
Time 2h35m
Yield Eight to 10 generous first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the chopped onion in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. After 15 seconds, drain and blot dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- Combine the yeast with the half-cup of water. Add one and a half cups of the flour and mix. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured board and knead it for about eight minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Pour one tablespoon of the olive oil in a bowl, add the dough, turning once to cover with the oil. Drape a lightly dampened towel over the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in bulk. This will take one and a half hours with rapid-rise yeast, or three hours with regular yeast.
- Punch down the dough, add the onion, a quarter-cup of water, three tablespoons of olive oil, the cup of Parmesan cheese, the remaining flour, the basil and two teaspoons salt, and mix. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead it for eight minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic, adding small amounts of additional flour if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Roll the dough into a large circle measuring about 15 inches in diameter and about a quarter-inch thick, and transfer it to a heavy cookie sheet. Using your fingertips, make several indentations in the dough, so the surface is irregular. Brush with two tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle on two teaspoons of coarse salt. Bake in the top half of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and crisp. (You may prepare the recipe ahead to this point, but leave the baked focaccia at room temperature.)
- To prepare the topping, combine the olive oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Lay the sliced tomatoes in an overlapping pattern on the focaccia and spoon the olive-oil mixture over them. Return the focaccia to the oven for two minutes. Sprinkle with three tablespoons of Parmesan and return the focaccia to the oven just until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about one to two minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into large slices. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 352 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
DELICIOUSLY EASY GARLIC HERB FOCACCIA
Make focaccia in an hour. Or a little longer if your bread machine doesn't have a pizza cycle. Also great as a pizza dough! I personally use 2 cups unbleached bread flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour. As with most recipes I have created - they are a base on which to build.
Provided by Amy Beth McMaster
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bread flour, white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and active dry yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine. Select pizza cycle; press Start.
- Combine crushed garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside to let it steep, about 30 minutes.
- Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion powder, and herbes de Provence in another small bowl.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Deflate dough and turn out into the baking sheet. Stretch dough gently out to 1/2-inch thickness, using your fingers to make dimples that will hold the toppings.
- Pour garlic and oil mixture onto dough and spread it evenly over the dough and edges with your hands. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle dough with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer from the baking sheet to a rack. Let cool, 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 310.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
PEACH FOCACCIA WITH THYME
This lightly sweet, slightly savory focaccia is delicious any time of day: Sprinkle the top with sugar after brushing it with melted butter and serve it alongside eggs for a special brunch. Or skip the extra sugar and add it to your next cheeseboard (it's terrific with a sliver of salty cured meat and a wedge of hard pecorino). For cocktail hour, top it with honey and goat cheese for a lovely appetizer. But it's really best at its simplest - devoured with your hands, straight out of the oven.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories snack, breads, finger foods, appetizer, dessert, side dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 12 to 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the warm water, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup/60 grams butter and set aside.
- With the mixer on low, add the flour, salt, egg, 3 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Continue until the dough is almost completely smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. The dough will be very sticky, but no need to add extra flour. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it in a warm, draft-free spot until it has doubled in size. (This could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.) Gently punch the dough down, scrape the sides down and cover again. Let the dough rise one more time, about 30 minutes.
- Toss the peaches with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and the thyme leaves. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Tip the dough onto the prepared sheet and use your fingers to stretch it out to a large oval, roughly 10-by-15 inches. Allow the dough to rise, uncovered, in a warm spot to about 1/4 inch above the edge of the pan.
- Without deflating the dough, use your fingers to make dimples all over the surface. Gently top the dough with the peaches and the sprigs of thyme, leaving any extra liquid from the fruit in the bowl. Bake until golden brown, puffed and set, 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the foccacia bakes, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and gently brush melted butter over the focaccia. Let cool slightly in the pan on a rack, then slip the focaccia out of the pan onto a cutting board, cut into squares and serve warm.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your focaccia.
- Make sure your yeast is active. If you're not sure, proof it in a little warm water with a pinch of sugar before adding it to the dough.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give your focaccia a chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to work and produce carbon dioxide, which will make your focaccia light and airy.
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the focaccia. This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Brush the focaccia with olive oil before baking it. This will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Sprinkle the focaccia with sea salt before baking it. This will add a savory flavor and help to bring out the other flavors in the bread.
- Bake the focaccia until it is golden brown and crusty. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
- Let the focaccia cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Focaccia is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings. It's perfect for a party or a casual get-together, and it's also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect focaccia every time.
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