Focaccia Gift Mix

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Homemade Focaccia Gift Mix recipe that will satisfy your cravings
in Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 ounce yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( to taste )
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pesto sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
225
Sugar
0g
Fat
14g
Focaccia bread is a staple in Italian cuisine and is often served as an appetizer, sandwich, or as a side dish. This bread is known for its texture, which is crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. This recipe is a gift mix that can be stored in a jar like a kit and baked later. The recipe is easy and straightforward to follow, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced cooks. This mix can be gifted to friends and family who love to bake or enjoy the aroma of fresh bread.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
2.In a separate bowl, mix together red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, bread flour, and salt.
3.Add yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
4.Lightly flour a large workspace and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
5.Grease a bowl and place the dough inside, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.
6.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stretch the dough onto the sheet evenly.
7.Let the dough sit for 30 minutes in a warm area.
8.Use a spoon to create dimples in the dough, Drizzle remaining olive oil on top, sprinkle with salt and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
9.Once cool, slice the focaccia and serve with pesto sauce.

PROS

Focaccia bread mix is easy to make and requires very few ingredients.
It can be stored for a long time and gifted to friends and family.

The recipe is versatile and can be adjusted to personal taste preferences by adding or subtracting the amount of red pepper flakes and rosemary used.

CONS

While delicious, focaccia bread is high in carbohydrates, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The focus on this recipe is the mix that will need to be baked later, which might be discouraging and too time-consuming for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red pepper flakes have been linked to reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and helping with weight loss. Rosemary is rich in antioxidants that have been known to help reduce inflammation and prevent damage to cells from free radicals.

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