Saffron Focaccia Recipes

SAFFRON FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Place the saffron threads in a heatproof container. Pour the boiling water over the strands and let infuse until lukewarm.
• While the saffron is infusing, place the flour, salt, yeast and olive oil in a food processor. Turn machine on and gradually add the saffron and its soaking liquid. Process until the dough forms a ball.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead 10-15 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover and allow to rise until doubled in size, approximately 30-40 minutes.
• Punch down the dough and roll into an oval shape about 1/2" thick. (The shape does not have to be perfect.) Place the dough on a greased aluminum baking sheet and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using your fingertips, press indentations over the surface of the bread.
• Brush lightly with olive oil, cover with the topping ingredients, and lightly drizzle a small amount olive oil on top.
• Bake 25 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the base.
• Let cool on a wire rack.