SANTA BARBARA OLIVE FOCACCIA WITH BAKED GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Aria Kagan
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the warm water and yeast until dissolved. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, blend the flours and salt. With the mixer running on low, pour in the yeast and water mixture. Mix for 1 minute, then add in the honey and olive oil. Once the dough comes together, add the olives. Mix until the olives are just incorporated.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth and elastic, 2 to 3 minutes. Put the dough on an oiled 13 by 9-inch baking sheet, cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
- While the dough is rising, heat the 8 ounces of olive oil and garlic cloves in a small skillet over low heat. Simmer until the garlic is golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Divide the goat cheese between 6 small oven-proof bowls or ramekins. Divide the garlic, olive oil and nicoise olives between the bowls. Set aside.
- When the focaccia dough has risen, press the dough down with your fingertips until it fills the baking sheet, then brush with olive oil. Bake until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped, about 45 to 50 minutes. Add the goat cheese bowls to the oven during the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking time. Bake until the cheese is warm and lightly browned.
- Slice the focaccia into thick wedges and serve 2 slices of warm focaccia with each bowl of warm goat cheese. Garnish the baked cheese with chives and serve.
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shuvo dewan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Kgotlello Maona
[email protected]This is a perfect appetizer or snack.
Melneka Bowers
[email protected]I love the combination of olives and goat cheese.
Bright Tetteh
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover goat cheese.
Younas Chandio
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Hare Butler
[email protected]This is the best focaccia I've ever had.
Ronan Rodriguez
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Syed Shah Saud
[email protected]Delicious!
Isaac Ages
[email protected]This focaccia was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred to add more herbs or spices to the dough.
Precious Dede
[email protected]I've never made focaccia before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out perfectly and the goat cheese was a delicious topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Norman Hunt
[email protected]This was an easy and tasty recipe. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The focaccia was light and fluffy, and the goat cheese was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and delicious dish.
Lee Colquhoun
[email protected]This focaccia was delicious! I loved the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy interior. The goat cheese was a great addition and added a nice tanginess to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Aisha Oganda
[email protected]I'm not a fan of olives, so I omitted them from the recipe. The focaccia still turned out great! The goat cheese and herbs were a perfect combination.
puneet gill
[email protected]This focaccia was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have preferred to use less olive oil in the dough. Otherwise, the flavor was great.
Ronald Estrada
[email protected]I've made this focaccia several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the salty-sweet combination of the olives and goat cheese.
Khan G
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The bread was delicious and the goat cheese was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy appetizer.
Mphakamiseni Mzimela
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I loved this focaccia! The olives and herbs really balance out the flavor of the cheese. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow. I'll definitely be making this again.
lave lave me
[email protected]This focaccia is a winner! The combination of the salty olives, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The bread was light and fluffy, and the crust was crispy and golden brown. The goa