Ingredients you will need:
– 500g bread flour
– 350ml warm water
– 1 tsp sugar
– 2 tsp salt
– 7g instant yeast
– Olive oil
– Salt flakes
– Cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
– Bell peppers, thinly sliced
– Zucchini, thinly sliced
– Small onion, chopped
– Black olive, pits removed and chopped
– Fresh rosemary, thyme leaves or any herbs of your choice
Step 1: Prepare the dough.
To make Gardenscape Focaccia, you’ll need to start by making the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix the dry ingredients and then slowly pour in the warm water while continuing to mix until the dough becomes soft and supple.
Step 2: Knead dough
Turn the dough on a floured surface and knead it by hand for 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment to knead the dough for you. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Proof the dough.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film or a damp tea towel and let it rest in a warm place, such as the top of a warm oven, for 30 to 45 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
Step 4: Prepare the toppings.
While the dough is proving, prep your veggies. Slice the vegetables into thin disks or strips and keep them ready. You can use any vegetables of your choice such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, small onion, black olive, etc.
Step 5: Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F) with a baking sheet inside.
Step 6: Shape and decorate your Gardenscape Focaccia.
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out onto a lightly floured surface to an oval or rectangular shape, roughly 1 to 2 cm thick. Drizzle olive oil on top and use your fingers to make dimples all over the dough. Then generously sprinkle salt flakes and herb sprigs all over the bread. Spread the sliced vegetables and herbs on top of the dough in a decorative pattern as if you’re creating a beautiful garden on top of your Focaccia.
Step 7: Bake your Gardenscape Focaccia.
Carefully remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven and transfer the Gardenscape Focaccia onto it. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown and the veggies slightly caramelized.
Step 8: Serve and Photograph
Remove from oven, let it cool for a few minutes and then slice into squares. Your Gardenscape Focaccia is now ready to be served and photographed to your heart’s content.
In conclusion, creating and photographing the Gardenscape Focaccia on Instagram is sure to be a hit with your followers. By following the above simple steps, you’ll be able to create a gorgeous, delicious bread canvas perfect for any occasion. The only hard part is deciding if you want to eat it or simply admire it!