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FOCACCIA ROMANA
This recipe makes a great canvas for any type of topping.
Makes 18 servings
1
package active dry yeast
1
⁄
8
teaspoon granulated sugar
1
⁄
3
cup warm water (110°F)
4
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
3
teaspoons kosher salt
1
cup cold water
4
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Stir yeast and sugar into warm water in a small bowl;
let stand until foamy, about 3–5 minutes. Place flour and
1 teaspoon of salt in the work bowl of a food processor
fitted with a dough blade; process to combine, about
20 seconds. Add cold water and 2 tablespoons of oil to
the yeast mixture.
With machine running, pour liquid through feed tube in
a steady stream as fast as the flour absorbs it, about
30 seconds. Once dough pulls away from sides of the
work bowl keep the machine running for about 1 minute
to knead.
Place dough in a lightly floured sealable plastic bag.
Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45
minutes.
Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Roll into
a long rectangular shape and then press into a lightly
sprayed baking sheet, stretching the ends of the dough to
meet the edges of the baking tray. Make indentations in the
dough with your fingers over the entire surface area. Brush
the dough with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with the
remaining 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Cover loosely with
plastic wrap and let rise until puffy, about 20 minutes.
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