Scallion Focaccia Bread
Scallion Focaccia Bread
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water, 105-115°F
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Layering and Topping
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for the pan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 bunches green scallions, chopped, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Add the warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand in the bowl for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic, forming a cohesive ball.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Generously pour 1/4 cup of olive oil into a 9x13 inch rectangular glass baking dish, ensuring the bottom is well coated. Place about half of the prepared dough into the oiled dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Gently dimple the dough with your fingers to create indentations. Sprinkle half of the chopped green scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of flaky sea salt evenly over the dough. Carefully fold the dough over itself, encasing the scallions and seasonings. Sprinkle the remaining half of the chopped green scallions on top of the folded dough. Fold the dough a second time, creating layers of dough and scallions.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Cover the baking dish loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until it has expanded significantly and fills the dish.
⏱️ 120 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Once the dough has risen, deeply dimple the surface with your fingers. Drizzle the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of flaky sea salt generously over the entire surface.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Place the prepared focaccia into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The crust should be crispy and the interior soft and airy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a cutting board. Slice and serve warm.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Scallion Focaccia Bread
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water, 105-115°F
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Layering and Topping
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for the pan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 bunches green scallions, chopped, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Add the warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand in the bowl for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic, forming a cohesive ball.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Generously pour 1/4 cup of olive oil into a 9x13 inch rectangular glass baking dish, ensuring the bottom is well coated. Place about half of the prepared dough into the oiled dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Gently dimple the dough with your fingers to create indentations. Sprinkle half of the chopped green scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of flaky sea salt evenly over the dough. Carefully fold the dough over itself, encasing the scallions and seasonings. Sprinkle the remaining half of the chopped green scallions on top of the folded dough. Fold the dough a second time, creating layers of dough and scallions.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Cover the baking dish loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until it has expanded significantly and fills the dish.
⏱️ 120 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Once the dough has risen, deeply dimple the surface with your fingers. Drizzle the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of flaky sea salt generously over the entire surface.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Place the prepared focaccia into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The crust should be crispy and the interior soft and airy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a cutting board. Slice and serve warm.
⏱️ 5 min