Pesto Focaccia

There’s a reason why this soft, fluffy focaccia bread is a classic. Dip in some olive oil and more caramel glaze for the ultimate, full-of-flavor appetizer.

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3h 30m 6
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy

Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Tree nuts

Directions

  1. In a bowl, add the flour, salt and sugar and yeast and mix. Drizzle in warm water and oil and mix until a dough forms.

  2. Cover and then every 20 minutes pull the dough up by one corner with a wet hand and scratch it over the top of the dough to the other side. Complete this with the remaining “corners” until you have stretched the entire dough. Complete this every 20 minutes for one hour. Then rest for another hour.

  3. Drizzle a nine-inch square pan with oil and place your dough into the pan. Gently stretch to ensure the dough reaches the corners. Cover and allow to rise for another hour.

  4. Make the pesto by placing the pistachios, garlic and parmesan into the blender. Pulse until a fine crumb forms. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until the basil leaves are blended into the pesto. Season to taste.

  5. Drizzle with oil and coat with some of your pesto. Using your fingers press down into the dough creating divots. Press a few times throughout the dough gently. Top with flaked salt and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes on a low rack or until golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing.

  6. Serve with olive oil and a drizzle of caramel glaze.

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6767 Cookie monster

OMG SHUSHY I MADE WITH OUT PESTO BUT COME ON

IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT THIS LOOKS SOO GOOD THANK YOU SO MUCH

ALSO I MADE IT FOR THE FAST

 

sari

This was beyond delicious!!
we all really enjoyed!!
we made the pesto with just a few frozen garlic and basil cubes mixed with olive oil and a bit of salt - delicious definitely recommend for after the fast

Victor Shine

It's amazing how such an ancient recipe has survived and thrived over a long period of time. Thank you for spreading the goodness!