50 min
Hands-on time
+ 30 min soaking or marinating first
HardDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Knead the flour with water, olive oil, and salt until smooth; this recipe does not use yeast.
- 2 Cover tightly and let the dough rest for 30 minutes until it is pliable enough to stretch thinly.
- 3 Divide the dough in half, then stretch each piece until it's thin enough to be seen through.
- 4 Place a layer of flour on the tray, sprinkle the fresh cheese into small balls, and then cover with a second layer of flour.
- 5 Poke a few holes in the bread for steam to escape, drizzle with oil, and bake at 250 degrees for 8 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
With an appliance
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Charcoal grill 50 min
Step 5: Place the focaccia on a grilling stone 12 cm away from the hot coals, cover with a lid and grill indirectly for 6 minutes, rotating the focaccia half a turn at minute 3. The bottom of the focaccia will have a slightly charred, smoky flavor that an oven can't create, but you must keep the coals offset to prevent the cheese from burning.