World Flavors Cookbook

Focaccia Genovese

Name: Focaccia Genovese
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 500g strong flour; 350ml warm water; 10g dried yeast; 2 tsp salt; 5 tbsp olive oil; For the brine: 100ml water, 1 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp olive oil

The true Ligurian focaccia — dimpled, glistening with olive oil and brine, with a crispy base and chewy interior.

Cuisine: Italy

Ingredients

500g strong flour
350ml warm water
10g dried yeast
2 tsp salt
5 tbsp olive oil
For the brine: 100ml water, 1 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Knead flour, water, yeast, salt, and oil into a soft dough.
Rest 1 hour.
Press into an oiled baking tin. Rest 30 minutes.
Dimple aggressively with fingers.
Pour the brine mixture over the surface.
Rest 30 minutes more.
Bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes until golden.