Genovese-Style Focaccia
Genovese-Style Focaccia is a light, airy flatbread with a golden, crisp exterior and a tender, open crumb that soaks up fragrant olive oil. Slow fermentation deepens its wheaty flavor, while characteristic dimples hold rich, salty richness. Serve warm alongside antipasti, soups, or salads, or use it for sandwiches at lunch or an elegant dinner table.
- Prep3 hrs 30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Genovese-Style Focaccia, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour 1/2 cup warm water into a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let it sit until the yeast is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, then add the cold water, the yeast mixture, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the biga. Stir with a sturdy wooden spoon.
- 3
When the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead vigorously for about 20 minutes. You can take a few 1 to 2 minute breaks if you wish. The dough will be somewhat sticky until fully kneaded. Shape the dough into a ball. Rub the inside of a clean bowl with oil, place the dough in the bowl, and turn it to coat with oil. Cover with a towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 4
Deflate the dough by folding the edges toward the center, then turn it over so the top is smooth again. Cover the bowl and let it rise a second time until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently press it into an 8 inch square with the palms of your hands. Cover and let it rise again.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a baking stone in the oven as it preheats. Dust a baker's peel with cornmeal and gently slide it under the dough square. Using your fingers, dimple the surface by pressing them about 3/4 of the way into the dough. Mist with water.
- 7
Sprinkle a little cornmeal over the baking stone. Slide the dough square off the peel onto the stone. Mist water into the hot oven and quickly close the door.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool, and brush the surface with the remaining olive oil while the focaccia is still hot.
- Calories 349.49 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 11.51 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 64.84 g 24%
- Total Fat 3.22 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 11.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.67 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.32 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 0.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 9.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Genovese Style Focaccia is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 349.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Genovese-Style Focaccia made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cornmeal, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Genovese-Style Focaccia?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 3 hrs 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 349.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Genovese-Style Focaccia easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Genovese-Style Focaccia healthy?
- Genovese-Style Focaccia has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 349.49 calories and 11.51 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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