Pesto focaccia

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:02:46 GMT

Step 1

For the focaccia bread

Step 2

In a mixer’s bowl add the water, the yeast, the sugar, and mix with a hand whisk.

Step 3

Add the basil finely chopped, the flour, and salt. Ideally, you should allow 15-20 minutes for the yeast to be activated.

Step 4

Add the olive oil and beat with the hook attachment at high speed, for 5-7 minutes, until there is a firm dough.

Step 5

Transfer to a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it double in volume.

Step 6

Place the dough on a floured working surface and, with a rolling pin, roll it out until it is double the size of your baking pan. Set aside.

Step 7

For the basil pesto

Step 8

In a blender add the olive oil, the garlic, the basil, and process well until they become a paste.

Step 9

Add the cashews and process well. Add salt, pepper, the lemon zest, the parmesan, and process for a few seconds.

Step 10

To assemble

Step 11

With a spoon, spread the mixture over the whole surface of the dough.

Step 12

Fold in half and transfer to a 36x28 cm baking pan. Press the whole surface of the dough with your fingers, cover with a tea towel, and allow about 20-30 minutes for it to rise.

Step 13

Preheat the oven to 180ο C (350ο F) set to fan.

Step 14

Press again with your fingers, sprinkle with the rosemary, the fleur de sel, and drizzle with the olive oil.

Step 15

Bake for 30-40 minutes.

Step 16

Serve with rosemary and oregano.

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