Entrees
Focaccia or Sicilian Pizza Dough
Makes 1 pan focaccia or Sicilian-style pizza.
Focaccia or Sicilian Pizza Dough
Makes 1 pan focaccia or Sicilian-style pizza.
In addition to making a delicious focaccia, this dough is a great base for Sicilian or Grandma-style pizzas.
Nutritonal information per serving (based on 8 servings): Calories 139 (8% from fat)
carb. 28g
pro. 4g
fat 1g
sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg
sod. 534mg
calc. 1mg
fiber 1g
carb. 28g
pro. 4g
fat 1g
sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg
sod. 534mg
calc. 1mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
- 2½ cups bread flour
- 2teaspoons kosher salt
- 1teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1teaspoon instant or active dry yeast*
- 1teaspoon olive oil
- 1cup plus 3 tablespoons water, room temperature
Preparation
- 1. Put the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk to combine. Add the olive oil to the water and then
- pour over the dry ingredients.
- Using your hands or a bowl scraper, work the ingredients to
- form a dough. Knead a few more times, and then cover and let
- sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
- 2. Fold the dough over a few times, then use in your favorite
- focaccia or Sicilian or Grandma-style pizza.
- NOTE: This recipe can be made in a food processor or stand
- mixer; see tips (page 9).
- *If using instant yeast, prepare as written. If using active dry
- yeast it must be proofed in warm (105°F-110°F) water first.
- Sprinkle the yeast into the warm water, along with a pinch of
- the sugar, and once it gets foamy, it is ready to use. All other
- dry ingredients can be mixed as written above.
