O
ORO Flavorful and homemade, this artisanal loaf "hits the spot" every time. Use for sandwiches, serve alongside soup, enjoy with entrees!
Ingredients
- 3 Cups flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 Cups water
- 1-2 Tablespoons Black Garlic Balsamic or other seasonings
- 3 Tablespoons Mediterranean Blend Olive Oil, divided
- flaky salt or other toppings
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, salt, water, seasoning, and 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil. Stir well with the paddle, then switch to the dough hook. Knead for 7 minutes on medium speed. Cover the bowl with a plastic bag and let rise for 2 hours.
- Prepare a 9-inch square pan with a wide parchment sling that overhangs two sides. Spread 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil over the parchment and along the sides and corners of the pan.
- Flip dough into the pan. Use wet hands to add dimples. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil over the bread. Cover the pan with a plastic bag and allow to rise for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 475.
- Add extra dimples and top the bread with flaky salt or other decoration. Bake 18 minutes, until the bread is golden. Remove pan from oven and turn the oven off.
- Release bread from the pan and remove the parchment sling. Return bread to oven for 5 minutes to crisp up the sides.
- Serve warm.
Tips
Use your favorite flavors of olive oil and balsamic to craft your house specialty focaccia!
A few dots of balsamic on the top of the loaf before baking adds drama and another layer of flavor.
