Quick focaccia with prosciutto stracchino cheese and rocket (also known as arugula), easy and tasty, perfect for dinner or as a snack.
It’s perfect for when you’re craving the delicious flavors and textures of focaccia but don’t have the time for a long, slow rise.
Quick focaccia is a fantastic base for a variety of toppings, from simple herbs and olive oil to more elaborate combinations like cheese, cured meats and vegetables. It’s a versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own, as a side dish, or as a base for sandwiches and other creations.
This recipe makes 2 thin focaccias.
Let’s see how to make the Quick focaccia with prosciutto stracchino cheese and rocket recipe! So let’s get started.
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Ingredients
For the topping
Tools
Steps
1) Make the focaccia dough
First, pour the water, oil and yeast in the mixer. Add the flour and start kneading. When the flour is completely absorbed, add a teaspoon of salt. Knead for about 5 minutes, until well combined, then divide the dough into 2 parts and make 4-5 folds, until the dough shows resistance.
Form 2 loaves and let them rise for about 2 hours in the oven, with the light on, until they double in volume. It could take up to 3 hours.
2) Shape the focaccia
Preheat oven to 428°F (220°C).
Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly oiled baking trays. Using your fingertips, gently stretch and press the dough to form a rectangle about 1/2 cm thick. Do the same with the remainig dough.
Cover the surface with stracchino and mozzarella pieces.
3) Bake the focaccia
Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly on the baking tray.
Arrange the prosciutto slices over the cheese, top with rocket, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Cut the focaccia into squares or wedges and serve immediately. Here it is. Quick focaccia with prosciutto stracchino cheese and rocket is ready. Enjoy!
Buon appetito.
Enjoy your delicious and quick focaccia!
Storage
Because of the cheese and prosciutto, it’s best to store the Quick focaccia with prosciutto stracchino cheese and rocket in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 days, closed in an airtight container. Anyway, keep in mind that the quality of the focaccia might diminish slightly after a few days. It’s always best to consume it as fresh as possible.
Tips and Tricks
– Flour: if you see that the dough is too soft, add flour (a little at a time); vice versa, if too dry, add water, a little at a time.
– If you don’t have stracchino cheese, you can substitute with another soft creamy cheese, such as ricotta or only with mozzarella.
– You can add other toppings to your focaccia, such as roasted vegetables, olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
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