Mushroom and cheese focaccia

Pasta/Pizza - Mushroom and cheese focaccia by Giorgiana K. - Recipia

Mushroom and cheese focaccia bakes for 35 minutes at 175°C, until golden. The poppy seed dough holds the mushrooms and grated cheese, while sesame seeds sprinkled underneath and on top give the edge a slight crunch. I prefer to cut the mushrooms into medium-thick slices, not thin ones. Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 57 minutes. Rest: 10 minutes. Total: 92 minutes. Serves: 6. About 550 kcal and 19 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 200 ml lukewarm water
  • 21 g fresh yeast
  • 5 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 20 g poppy seeds
  • 350 g sifted white flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

For the topping

  • 500 g mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 200 g grated cheese
  • 5 g finely chopped celery leaves

Preparation

1. Clean the mushrooms, rinse them in two or three changes of water and slice them. Sauté them in a pan with 3 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper for 12 minutes, until the liquid they release has evaporated. 2. Let the mushrooms cool. Mix the yeast with 1 teaspoon of salt and the sugar until it turns liquid, then add the lukewarm water, poppy seeds and flour. Knead, gradually drizzling in the 4 tablespoons of olive oil, until the dough no longer sticks to your hands. 3. Preheat the oven to 175°C with the fan on for 10 minutes. Grease the pan with 1 teaspoon of oil and sprinkle 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds over the bottom. Spread the dough in the pan. 4. Arrange the cooled mushrooms over the dough. Sprinkle with the grated cheese, the remaining tablespoon of sesame seeds and the finely chopped celery leaves. 5. Bake the focaccia for 35 minutes, until golden. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Lactose-free cheese can replace regular cheese in the same amount; the dough contains gluten, and the topping contains dairy and sesame. A slice goes well with a green salad and makes you think of a thick mushroom pizza. Choose firm mushrooms with dry caps, and cut them into fairly even slices. The base can stay moist if the mushrooms go onto the dough while there is still liquid in the pan. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use dry yeast?

Yes, replace the fresh yeast with 7 g of dry yeast and mix it with the flour first.

Can I use brown mushrooms?

Yes, use the same amount and cut them into slices about 5 mm thick.

Can I knead the dough in a stand mixer?

Yes, use the dough hook and knead on low speed for 6 minutes.

Why did the base turn soggy?

If the pan is too full, the mushrooms will steam and release liquid; cook them in two batches so the liquid can evaporate.

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Category: Pasta/Pizza Author: Giorgiana K. Views: 743 Date: 21.10.2024
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