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Single Serve Focaccia

Prep time: 15 mins (not including rising time)

Cooking time: 30 mins

Serves: 1-2

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Ingredients

  • 90 mL warm water
  • 1 tsp dried active yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to grease tin and drizzle
  • 1 tsp salt flakes, plus extra for topping

Optional toppings: rosemary, olive tapenade, basil, cherry tomatoes, olives or your favourites.

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast and sugar. Stir gently and set aside for about 10 minutes, or until a thick, foamy layer forms on top.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, olive oil, salt and activated yeast mixture. Use a spoon to mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and a tea towel. Leave the dough to rise in a warm, humid spot for at least 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Once risen, lightly wet your hands and transfer the dough into a small loaf tin (approximately 1L capacity) generously coated with olive oil. Gently spread the dough to fit the tin.
  5. Cover again with cling wrap and a tea towel and allow to rise for at least another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180°C while the dough rises.
  6. Before baking, drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with salt flakes, and add your chosen toppings. Use your fingers to press dimples across the surface of the dough.
  7. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and enjoy while warm.
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