Rustic Pugliese Focaccia with LeFerre Olio di Puglia IGP

Here is the Dutch version of the focaccia recipe that perfectly brings out the powerful flavours of your premium LeFerre Olio di Puglia IGP.

Ingredients:

• 500g bread flour (patent flour)
• 10g fine sea salt
• 7g dried yeast
• 350ml lukewarm water
• 4 tablespoons LeFerre Olio di Puglia IGP (plus extra for sprinkling)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt flakes
• Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, olives or thinly sliced ​​red onion

Preparation method:

1. Make the dough : In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the water with the yeast and gradually add to the flour mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of your LeFerre Olio di Puglia IGP and mix until you have a sticky dough.
2. Knead : Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. The dough should feel soft but not too sticky.
3. First rise : Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in volume.
4. Shaping : Grease a baking sheet (approximately 30x20cm) with 1 tablespoon of your premium LeFerre olive oil. Gently stretch the dough so that it fills the baking sheet, keeping as much air in the dough as possible.
5. Second rise : Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
6. Make Dimples : Use your fingertips to make deep dimples in the dough to create the classic focaccia texture.
7. Add flavor : Sprinkle generously with another tablespoon of LeFerre Olio di Puglia IGP, allowing it to collect in the holes. Sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt.
8. Baking : Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
9. Finish : Sprinkle the still-hot focaccia with a final touch of LeFerre Olio di Puglia IGP to further emphasise the intense, balanced flavour.

Let the focaccia cool slightly before serving. The premium Coratina olive oil from Puglia will infuse the bread with its distinctive aromas of grass and artichoke, and the characteristic spicy finish.

This recipe proudly features LeFerre Olio di Puglia IGP, an award-winning extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Coratina olives. With its medium to intense fruity profile and perfect balance of bitter and spicy notes, this oil elevates simple bread to a gourmet experience. Available at oliebol.nl , your source for premium olive oil in the Netherlands.