Serve this cheesy stuffed flatbread, and everyone will ask for the recipe.
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During the holidays, the simplest dishes can be absolute show-stoppers.
And Giada De Laurentiis just shared a delicious Focaccia di Recco recipe that is no exception.
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She writes in the caption, This isnt your average focaccia, and we believe her.
Need I say more?
Heres how you make it.
De Laurentiis starts with her dough, the focaccia flatbread.
Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
Form a well in the center and add 23 cup water and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
She goes in this mixture with her hand, gradually combining the ingredients until they form a rough dough.
If the dough feels too dry, add up to 14 cup more water.
And now, for the workout, she says while kneading the dough over a lightly floured surface.
Continue to knead for about 7 minutes until the dough becomes soft and tacky, but no longer sticky.
When pressed with a finger, the dough should spring back.
Cover the dough completely with plastic wrap and rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
Once the dough has rested, preheat your oven to 500F.
Grease a half sheet pan lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle 12 teaspoon cornmeal overtop.
Then, on a lightly floured surface, cut the ball of dough in half.
Shape both halves into rectangles and roll them each until just larger than the sheet pan itself.
Pick up the first half and drape it over the sheet pan.
If its not covering the edges, use your hands to stretch the dough over the edges.
If it tears, you might simply patch it back together.
Now, drape the other half of your rolled dough over the first layer and the cheese.
Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Slice into 8 servings and serve as is or with a drizzle of honey like Giada does.
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