These are my absolute favourite snack! I first encountered these in a local supermarket, but it’s out the way so we don’t visit often – that and the last time we went I got a parking charge! So kind of boycotting, hence not mentioning their name, but, if you know, you know. Anyway! After we first bought them, I made some of my own and they were even better. The pesto tastes delicious with the cheese and the tomato adds a bit of freshness that cuts through it. I also added olives this time, which I don’t normally do, but the salty brine added another depth of flavour.
The focaccia itself is a simple recipe and they’re super easy to make. They are better eaten on the day you make them, but will last a few days – just give them a quick warm through either in the microwave for a minute or so, or in the oven for 5-10 minutues.
I should have cooked them a little longer too as they’re a little pale. But they were still mighty delicious!
Ingredients
- 350g Plain Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Easy Bake Yeast
- 2 ½ Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 50g Cherry Tomatoes
- 50g Olives
- Goats Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Pesto
Instructions
- Sift flour and salt into a large bowl.
- Sprinkle on the yeast and mix.
- Add 210ml warm water and 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Mix until it all comes together and comes away from the sides of the mixing bowl.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes (5 mins if using a mixer).
- Once dough feels bouncy and elastic, but not too sticky, pop it back in the bowl and cover.
- Leave in a warm place until doubled in size (1.5hrs depending on temp in your kitchen).
- Turn out onto work surface again and knock the air out by kneading for 2-3 minutes.
- Cut into equal parts and shape. Add to a greased baking tray.
- Slice some cherry tomatoes, a few olives and slice the goats cheese into slices.
- Mix 2 tbsp of pesto with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Brush the pesto mix on the focaccias then add tomatoes, cheese and olives.
- Leave to rise for about half an hour.
- Bake at 190C for about 15 minutes.
Here’s the Video
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