Olive and Thyme Focaccia Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Makes one (10x15-inch/25x30cm) Focaccia

• 1 quantity Focaccia Dough (refer recipe)

• 2 oz/60 g pitted green olives

• 1 small bunch fresh thyme

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp water

• coarse sea salt to taste

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Method:

1. Prepare the focaccia dough and set aside to rise (about 1 hour). Process the olives and a sprig of thyme in a food processor or blender until finely chopped.

2. Knead the olive mixture into the dough. Let rise for 30 more minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 450°F/220°C/gas 7. Oil a baking sheet. Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 10 x 15 inches (25 x 38 cm) and place on the baking sheet.

4. Dimple the surface with your fingertips. Brush with the oil and water. Sprinkle with sea salt.

5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot or at room temperature.