INGREDIENTS (3 pizzas)
DOUGH
600 g strong white bread flour
20 g fresh yeast
15 g sugar (1,5 small spoonfuls)
10 g of fine salt (1 small spoonful)
50 ml olive oil
270 ml warm water (not hot)
Baking paper for the pan
TOPPING
3/4 sprigs of rosemary
olive oil
Salt
Step 1: to test the yeast
MELT yeast and sugar in half glass of water and cover with a saucer
LEAVE for 10 minutes, until it becomes bubbly
Step 2: to make the focaccia dough
POUR the mixture in a large bowl
ADD the rest of the water, flour, oil and salt
MIX well until the ingredients come together
KNEAD the dough to create a ball
TRANSFER to a floured surface
KNEAD with energy for about 5/10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and not sticky
Step 3: to prep the pan
LAY the baking paper on a large pan
ROLL OUT the pizza dough with your hands directly in the pan
PRICK the surface all over using a fork
COVER with cling film (make sure the cling never gets in contact with the dough)
LEAVE to rise for about 3 hours in a warm place
Step 4: to bake
HEAT the oven to 200°
ADD some salt, rosemary leaves and olive oil on top of the focaccia
COOK for approximately 30 mins
Step 5:
Serve while still hot with your favourite cold cuts (affettati)