Focaccia Florentine

ItalianPorkIntermediate75 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 package frozen chopped spinach (10 oz each), thawed and squeezed dry
  • 3 oz Canadian bacon, diced
  • 1 0.3 tsp salt
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 envelope quick-rise yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 0.5 cup shredded Fontina cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Add spinach, bacon, and 1/4 tsp salt; sauté until softened, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Heat water and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan until very warm (125-130°F). Gradually beat water mixture into flour mixture.

  4. 4

    Beat in 1.5 cups flour with a wooden spoon, 1/2 cup at a time, to make soft dough.

  5. 5

    Knead dough on floured surface until smooth and elastic, 10 minutes, working in remaining flour as needed.

  6. 6

    Shape into ball. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Roll dough out into a 15x11-inch rectangle. Fit in a greased 15x11x1-inch jelly-roll pan, pushing dough into corners.

  8. 8

    Make indentations all over dough surface with fingers, pressing almost to the bottom.

  9. 9

    Scatter spinach mixture over top. Sprinkle with Fontina cheese. Cover with plastic. Let rise 30 minutes.

  10. 10

    Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned. Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.