Easy Low Flour Cast Iron Focaccia Bread Recipe By Tasty Recipes

FOCACCIA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine water, olive oil, honey, salt, flour, and yeast in a large bowl.
• Mix well and knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough is elastic.
• Transfer the dough into a well-oiled bowl.
• Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise once for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled.
• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Remove the dough from the bowl and stretch the dough into 9-inch (23 cm) circle.
• Place the dough into well greased 10-inch (25 cm) cast iron pan. Cover with towel or plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
• Poke the top with your fingertips.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

GARDENSCAPE FOCACCIA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the warm water, yeast, honey, and ½ cup (60 G) bread flour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly.
• Add the room temperature water, 5 tablespoons of olive oil, remaining 2 cups of bread flour, the all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix well with a rubber spatula to combine until the dough starts to come together.
• Turn the dough out onto a surface lightly dusted with all-purpose flour and bring together. Knead for 10-15 minutes, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. The dough should be smooth and supple and bounce back when pressed.
• Coat a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and transfer the dough into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
• Remove the plastic wrap and punch the dough down.
• Grease a 18 x 13-inch (45 x 33 cm) baking sheet with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and use your hands to spread the oil all around the pan to coat. Transfer the dough to the pan and cover the dough with the same piece of plastic wrap. Let rest for 10-20 minutes so it is easier to stretch.
• Uncover the dough. With oiled hands, gently stretch the dough to fit the size of the baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap again and let proof at room temperature for 1-2 hours, until the dough rises to fill the pan, or refrigerate overnight. Refrigerating overnight is optional, however it will result in a better final texture and flavor. If refrigerating, let the dough come to room temperature for 30-60 minutes before proceeding, until slightly puffed.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Use your fingers to dimple the surface of the focaccia dough. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Use the dill, rosemary, edible flowers, asparagus, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Fresno chiles, watermelon radish, chives, and radish to create a decorative gardenscape scene on the focaccia. Sprinkle all over with flaky sea salt.
• Bake the focaccia for 15 minutes, then turn the pan and bake for another 7-10 minutes, until the bread is golden brown in the areas not covered with toppings. If the toppings are getting too dark, lightly cover the focaccia with foil for the remainder of baking.
• Remove the focaccia from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and drizzle with more olive oil.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

EASY LOW-FLOUR CAST IRON FOCACCIA BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let bloom for 5 minutes until foamy and fragrant.
• Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula until the flour is fully incorporated.
• Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead 10 to 12 times, until smooth, dusting with more flour if the dough is sticky. Shape the dough into a ball.
• Grease an 8-inch cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Transfer the dough to the skillet and, with lightly oiled hands, carefully spread out the dough until it covers the bottom of the pan.
• Press with your fingertips to create tiny indentations on the top of the dough.
• Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough proof in a warm place for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Drizzle the top of the dough with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with the rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
• Transfer the focaccia to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil before slicing and serving.
• Serve with more extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping, if desired.
• Enjoy!