Yoo-hoo? Anyone out there?
Sooooβ¦ I totally disappeared. Iβm sorry π
I donβt really have an explanation for what happened. I returned from California, have tried to get back into my old routine, and for some reason I just wasnβt feeling it. Iβve been feeling mentally and physically groggy.
Not to worry though π Iβve been feeling a bit better and I plan on getting back on track very soon.
Focaccia has been on my Baking Wishlist for quite some time now, and Iβve finally stumbled upon a recipe that is, in my opinion, perfect. You see, I have a history with Focaccia. When my husband and I were newly married, we used to frequent this restaurant in Detroit, and they would always serve a slice focaccia with a side of house-made marinara dipping sauce before the main course or appetizers.
Iβve used an Anne Burrell recipe and the only thing Iβve tweaked is that Iβve added minced garlic and rosemary inside and on top of the bread, you know, so itβs just like our favorite little restaurant π (oh, and I also like to serve it with my favorite marinara sauce!)
Focaccia
Yield: 8 β 10 Servings
Ingredients:
For Bread:
- 1 ΒΎ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ΒΌ teaspoons yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- Β½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For Topping:
- Β½ cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
Directions:
Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and set aside until frothy, about 15 minutes.
To the yeast mixture, add all-purpose flour, oil, salt, rosemary, and minced garlic. Knead on low speed until the dough comes together, then increase speed to medium and knead until soft and smooth, about 5 minutes. If dough seems sticky, add a sprinkling of flour.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand a few times. Lightly oil the bowl used for kneading, and transfer the dough back to it. Turn the dough to coat with oil, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Set aside until the dough has doubled in volume, at least one hour.
Coat a jelly roll pan with the olive oil reserved for topping. Punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared pan. Using fingers, stretch dough out to fit the pan. Turn the dough over to coat the other side. Top with remaining minced garlic and rosemary. Continue to stretch the dough out so that it fills the pan. Set pan aside and allow the dough to rise until doubled, about one hour.
Preheat oven to 425Β°F.
Bake the focaccia until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool before slicing and serving.
Umm Hamza
Sad to hear you have been feeling down lately but π glad to hear your feeling better, even it’s a bit, it’s All steps in the right direction! Your focaccia looks soo spongy and soft like a pillow! Definitely like the idea of dipping in marinara sauce too.
MyNinjaNaan
Thank you my dear sister π
Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies
So glad you are back! Foccacia looks so good π Love how you added garlic to the dough..garlic makes everything better π
MyNinjaNaan
You’re right, garlic makes EVERYTHING better! π
dreamernxtdoor
So glad to see u back! So I guess I’m not the only weird one, I just got out of a “bloggers block” a while ago too…hehe nice to see your post again! Keep inspiring, tht looks lovely!!
MyNinjaNaan
Thank you my dear friend! π It’s nice to be back, even though it is not as frequent as before.
dreamernxtdoor
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the festive season!! π
Amira
You’ve been missed for sure, I hope to see much of you around and never to feel down again. Your Focaccia looks great, can you tell me the dimensions of your pan?
MyNinjaNaan
Amira, my dear friend, you have been so kind and supportive. May Allah grant you and your family happiness and prosperity!
I used a 9×13 pan, only because I wanted a thick slice, however if you want something thinner than a cookies sheet/jelly roll pan should work great π
Habiba
Yay welcome back! I love the idea of recreating restaurant favs. And this ocaccia looks perfect!
MyNinjaNaan
Thanks doll! It’s good to be back π
sarahjmir
That picture is perfection – such pretty bread *sigh*
Welcome back friend π
MyNinjaNaan
Thanks love π
Coffee and Crumpets
Welcome back! Don’t worry though, it’s normal to feel blah at times. Ask me, I’ve been feeling blah for a while! It’s hard to get motivated or to feel inspired when you don’t feel like it. This isn’t a job so take it easy! We’ll miss you but we’ll be here.
Having said all that, this focaccia looks awesome! I love this stuff. I think I make it almost every other week for my oven demos at work, it’s always such a hit. Who doesn’t love herby bread? I know I do!!
take care my dear.
Nazneen
MyNinjaNaan
Thanks my dear π It’s nice to hear that it’s okay to take a break, my friends will still be here when I get back π
easyfoodsmith
Sooo good to see you back in action π
The bread looks perfect.
MyNinjaNaan
Thanks!
fati's recipes
Welcome back π your focaccia looks amazing. I’ve been on a hunt for a great recipe, might add this one to the list and see how it goes!
MyNinjaNaan
Hope it goes well! And it’s good to see you back too! π
Lail | With A Spin
Welcome back! I haven’t baked that many breads, but this sounds like a fabulous recipe to try.
MyNinjaNaan
Thank you!
Sadia Mohamed
Heyy! How u feeling now dear? Hop all is well at your end. Love this recipe of yours. The bread looks super moist. Come back soon with new recipes.
MyNinjaNaan
Alhumdullilah I’m feeling better; I’m slowly getting back into the groove of things, albeit a little slower than before π
farzan mohamed
is it instant yeast or dry yeast
MyNinjaNaan
instant π