Thursday 9 July 2009

recipe for focaccia



450g (1lb) strong plain white flour
1 level teaspoon of easy-blend dried yeast
300ml (1/2 pint) warm water
olive oil
salt

- mix the flour and yeast (I used about 1/3 wholemeal)
- add the water and 5 tbsp olive oil
- mix to make soft dough
- knead for 5 mins
- place in greased bowl and cover with film
- leave in warm place for an hour or double the size
- knead again, roll out, place on greased baking sheet with greased film over
- leave for 20mins, brush with oil, sprinkle with salt
- bake for 25 mins at 220 C, 425F

It was v. nice

Recipe from The Usborne Beginner's Cookbook by Fiona Watt

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