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Cheese & Bacon Focaccia
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Cheese & Bacon Focaccia

2 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • bread flourGrains500 g
  • water (lukewarm)Beverages400 ml
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • olive oil (plus extra for greasing)Pantry60 ml
  • bacon (diced)Meat200 g
  • cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy200 g

per serving

Nutrition

317kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
10 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Combine the bread flour, instant yeast and salt in a mixing bowl.
    • Pour in the lukewarm water and olive oil and mix to a shaggy dough.
    • Cover and leave to rest until doubled in size.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the bacon

    • Fry the diced bacon in a frying pan until golden and crisp.
    • Drain on paper towel and set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Shape and top the focaccia

    • Grease the baking dish with olive oil and spread the dough into it.
    • Dimple the surface with your fingers.
    • Scatter half of the bacon and cheese over the top and fold the dough to enclose it.
    • Top with the remaining bacon and cheese.
    Step 3
  4. Bake

    • Bake until the top is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Cool slightly in the dish, then slice and serve warm.
    Step 5