Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella

Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella

(For 2 loaves)

  • 15g fresh baker’s yeast

  • 400ml warm water

  • 1 pinch of sugar

  • 800g T55 flour (or all-purpose flour)

  • 16g salt

  • 125ml Wild Garlic Oil or extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tbsp Salsa Pomodoro

  • 12 mini buffalo mozzarella balls (or 1 whole mozzarella from Gaec du Petit Tonnerre)

  • 24 cherry tomatoes

  • "Sel du Diable" (spicy salt) as needed

  • Olive oil as needed

  • Ground pepper as needed

Instructions:

Dissolve the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it forms a frothy starter.

Pour the starter over the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer, add the oil and salt, and knead until you have a soft, elastic dough.

Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour 30 minutes in a warm place.

In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with Salsa Pomodoro and a drizzle of olive oil. Drain the mozzarella and season lightly with ground pepper.

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll each into a circle about 1.5 to 2 cm thick. Place on a greased baking tray and use your fingers to make dimples in the dough. Fill the dimples with the tomatoes and mozzarella.

Cover with a damp cloth and let rise again for 30 minutes until doubled in size.

Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C (446°F) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Once out of the oven, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with "Sel du Diable".

Serve warm with a crisp green salad.

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