Recipe: Festive Christmas Focaccia @cheftosca
Bring festive magic to your table with this Christmas Focaccia recipe by @cheftosca. This delicious twist on an Italian classic is as beautiful as it is tasty. Perfect for a cozy dinner or as the star of your holiday spread, it’s sure to impress. Let’s bake some joy together!
@cheftosca shows you how it`s done:
Ingredients
- 350 g plain (all-purpose) flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons sugar
- 10.5 g instant yeast OR 30g fresh yeast
- 225-270 ml extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 200 ml warm water3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- Fresh sage leaves
- Olive oil for brushing before baking
Recipe
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, warm water, and 4 tablespoons olive oil. Lightly oil your hands and knead the dough until smooth (about 5-10 minutes).
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and leave it in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
- Shape the Dough: Grease a 30x10 cm baking dish with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Press the dough into the tin with oiled hands, spreading it evenly. Cover the dish and let the dough rest for 45 minutes.Add Flavor: Poke deep holes into the dough with your fingers. Brush it with olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped fresh sage leaves.
4. Decorate: Add rosemary sprigs, pepper ribbons, and radish slices for a festive and colorful touch.
5. Bake: Place the focaccia in a cold oven, then bake for 20-25 minutes at 200°C until golden and puffed. Drizzle with a little more olive oil when it comes out of the oven.Serve: Let the focaccia cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip: Keep your hands lightly oiled to make working with the dough easier.
6.Serve the Joy: Slice up your Christmas Focaccia and serve it alongside soups, cheeses, or simply on its own with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s the perfect addition to your holiday table and a creative way to celebrate the season.
Let's get the Christmas festivities started!
How would you like to spend the lead-up to Christmas this year? From the first to the fourth Sunday of Advent and finally Christmas Day itself? Here you will find everything you need for the most wonderful time of the year: ideas, inspiration and products.