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Bread Service Recipe

Inspired by Lento Restaurant
Time2h
Serves8

House Focaccia with seasonal toppings | House made cultured butter +$1.00

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Ingredients

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Focaccia

Cultured Butter

Method

Focaccia Preparation

1

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, mix warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2

Make Dough

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

3

Knead Dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

4

First Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

5

Shape and Second Rise

After rising, punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased baking sheet. Stretch it into a rectangle and dimpling the surface. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.

6

Add Toppings

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Top the dough with seasonal toppings and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

7

Bake

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.

Cultured Butter Preparation

8

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine softened butter, cultured buttermilk, and sea salt. Whip until creamy and smooth.

9

Chill

Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.