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Spring·Medium

Ground ivy and sea salt focaccia

We made this delicious bread on our Back to basics bread course last week and it was a great success.

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Ground Ivy

Ingredients

  • 500g strong white flour
  • 7g instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 stems of Ground ivy finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

Combine 500g strong white flour, 7g instant yeast and 1 tsp salt. Add up to 350ml lukewarm water to form soft dough. Knead 10-15 mins. Rise in oiled bowl for 30 mins. Place in lined 37x27cm baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, top with 3 finely chopped stems of ground ivy, 1 tsp sea salt and pepper. Press fingers in to make dimples, rest 30 mins. Preheat oven to 240C. Bake 15 mins until golden. Drizzle with olive oil immediately.

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