Focaccia with green onions and sesame seeds

After eating Deft Pizza's focaccia I started craving it at home.  It takes some time to make but it's so easy. Perfect when the weekend weather makes outdoor activities not fun and reward yourself with a home that smells wonderful.  Toasting cut slices then drizzle good balsamic vinegar and a schmear of smooth ricotta makes for a comforting snack. 

Ingredients

  • 4 C flour
  • 1 T sea salt
  • 1 1/2 t rapid rising yeast
  • 2 C room temperature water
  • 4 T olive oil (2 T for the green onion and 2 T for the pan and drizzle before baking
  • 2 C chopped green onions
  • 1-2 T roasted sesame seeds

 

Directions Plan on 2 days before eating.  Schedule two 30-minute proofs for day one and a one-hour proof for day two.

Day 1

  1. Combine flour, salt, yeast to a large bowl. 
  2. Add water slowly to bowl mixing with a rubber spatula until the flour is combined completely.
  3. Proof #1 Cover with a damp towel and proof for 30 minutes.  I have an air fryer with a proof mode 90 degree setting!
  4. Remove and use the spatula to fold and stretch the dough a few times in the bowl.
  5. Proof #2 Cover and proof for another 30 minutes.
  6. Place plastic wrap over the bowl and refrigerate overnight.

Day 2 

  1. Remove from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature about 2 hours.
  2. Mix chopped green onions and add 2 T olive oil and pinch of salt.
  3. Add 1 T olive oil to the sides and bottom of the 9x13 baking pan.
  4. Stretch the rested dough on the pan
  5. Spread1 C green onion mixture over the dough.
  6. Fold the lengthwise ends to the middle.
  7. Spread 1/2 C green onion mixture over the folded dough.
  8. Fold the top and bottom of the dough to the middle, pinching the ends to keep the green onions in.
  9. Press into the shape of the pan with spatula or hand.  
  10. Spread last remaining 1/2 C green onions on top, sprinkle sesame seeds and drizzle olive oil.
  11. Make dimples like traditional focaccia.
  12. Proof #3 - 1 hour
  13. Bake 475F for 20 minutes until golden.
  14. Enjoy toasted slices with balsamic vinegar, ricotta cheese, and roasted tomato.