Focaccia Farcita (Filled Italian Hearth Bread) Recipe

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Focaccia Farcita (Filled Italian Hearth Bread)
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
184
Calories
Total time
47
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Sprinkle yeast into 200ml of the water in a bowl.
  2. Let sit 5 mins; stir to dissolve.
  3. Mix about 3/4 of the flour with salt together in a large bowl.
  4. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeasted water and olive oil.
  5. Mix in the flour.
  6. Stir in remaining water to make a sticky dough, using a wooden spoon.
  7. Add the remaining flour, if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a knead-able dough.
  8. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  9. Knead until smooth, silky and elastic, about 10mins.
  10. (you can add more flour if necessary, 1 tablespoon at a time) Put the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap/tea towel.
  11. Leave to rise until doubled, 1 1/2- 2 hours.
  12. Knock back and divide the dough into 2 equal pieces.
  13. Chafe for 5 minutes.
  14. Chafing: Form each piece into a ball by cupping your hands gently around it.
  15. Apply a light, downwards pressure to the sides, while simultaneously rotating the dough in a steady, clockwise motion.
  16. Continue until the dough forms an even, round shape.
  17. This action is called CHAFING.
  18. Leave to rest 10 minutes.
  19. Roll out each piece of dough into a 9 inch round.
  20. Place one round on an oiled baking sheet.
  21. Arrange the cheeses and basil on top, then seal the filling using the second round.
  22. Cover the dough loosely with a tea towel.
  23. Prove until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  24. Using your fingertips, lightly press into the surface of the dough to form dimples about 1/2 inch deep.
  25. Sprinkle with coarse salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  26. Top with rosemary sprigs.
  27. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F/200°C for 30-45mins until golden.
  28. Drizzle immediately with remaining olive oil, and serve warm.
  29. Variation- use 1 lb cherry tomatoes (drizzle with 1 TB olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then bake at 400°F for 20 mins), 5 oz mozzarella and 4 oz rocket (arugula) as filling.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 184.4 Kcal (772 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.34g 13%
Cholesterol 9.3mg 3%
Sodium 447.38mg 19%
Potassium 66.3mg 1%
Total Carbs 19.03g 6%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 3%
Protein 8.47g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 155.3mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 278.33 Kcal (1165 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.59g 13%
Cholesterol 14.04mg 3%
Sodium 675.26mg 19%
Potassium 100.08mg 1%
Total Carbs 28.73g 6%
Sugars 0.3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 3%
Protein 12.79g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 6%
Calcium 234.4mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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