Harvest Focaccia
- 2 1/4 -ounce packets active dry yeast (1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
- 2 cups (about 1 pound) seedless red grapes
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, cracked with a heavy pan
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Put 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water (105 degrees F to 110 degrees F), the yeast, 1/2 cup olive oil and 1 tablespoon each turbinado sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.
- Mix on medium speed until the yeast and sugar dissolve, then let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Add both flours and mix on medium speed to make a smooth but sticky dough, about 4 minutes.
- Poke the butter pieces into the dough, spacing them evenly apart.
- (Do not mix.)
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Mix the dough with the dough hook on low speed just until there are streaks of butter throughout, about 1 minute.
- Put the grapes and raisins in a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely and microwave until juicy, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool, then strain through a sieve, discarding the liquid.
- Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Divide the dough in half and transfer one piece to the baking sheet, leaving the other in the bowl.
- Cover both pieces of dough loosely with parchment paper; set aside until plump and airy, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put a pizza stone or inverted rimmed baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Spread the dough on the baking sheet so it fills the pan, dimpling it with your fingertips.
- Scatter half of the grape-raisin mixture evenly on top.
- Put the remaining piece of dough on top and stretch and pat it to cover the bottom piece of dough.
- (Don't worry if the dough tears.)
- Scatter the walnuts and the remaining grape-raisin mixture on top; dimple the dough all over with your fingertips, poking the topping into the dough.
- Cover loosely with parchment and set aside until the dough rises above the sides of the baking sheet by about 1/2 inch, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, the coriander, rosemary, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper; sprinkle over the dough.
- Place the baking sheet on the hot stone and bake 10 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F and bake until the focaccia is golden and springs back when pressed, 20 to 30 more minutes.
- Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; let cool in the pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool slightly or let cool completely and freeze.
- MAKE IT AHEAD Let the focaccia cool completely, then wrap in foil and freeze for up to 1 week.
- Reheat, wrapped, at 450 degrees F until warmed through, about 25 minutes.
- Photograph by Con Poulos
yeast, extravirgin olive oil, turbinado sugar, kosher salt, flour, bread flour, butter, red grapes, raisins, walnuts, coriander seeds, fresh rosemary, freshly ground pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/harvest-focaccia-recipe.html (may not work)