Breville BBM800XL, The Custom Loaf Dough Focaccia Dough, Biga Ingredients, Suggested Toppings

DOUGH - Focaccia Dough

BREAD NAME	focaccia Dough
SETTING	dough-Pizza
PADDLE	Collapsible
DELAY START	No
	INGREDIENTS
BIGA INGREDIENTS
Water 55°F (13°C)		¼ cup
Bread flour		¾ cup
Yeast: Active Dry		pinch
DOUGH
Water, 86°F (30°C)		1 cup
Olive oil		4 tablespoons
Salt		2 teaspoons
Sugar, granulated		1 teaspoon
Bread flour		2 cups
Yeast: Active Dry		¾ teaspoon

SUGGESTED TOPPINGS

Onions, caramelized

Black olives

Tomatoes, thinly sliced

Coarse sea salt

Basil, dried

Garlic, minced

TIP: ‘Biga’ is a pre-fermentation process. It adds flavor and complexity to the bread. Bigas tend to be dry.

Making the Biga

The biga should be prepared one day before you want to serve the focaccia. Combine the ingredients for the biga in a small bowl until well combined. The biga will be stiff and slightly dry. Cover with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 12 hours.

Making the Focaccia

Ensure the collapsible paddle is securely attached and in the upright position before adding the water to the bread pan. Cut the biga into 6 pieces and add it to the water. Break up the biga pieces by hand. Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed. Secure the bread pan inside the baking chamber. Select the DOUGH PIZZA setting. Press the START PAUSE button. When the cycle is complete, remove the dough from the bread pan and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 2 portions. Use the heel of your hand to press and flatten a piece of the dough until it is ¼" (0.5mm) thick. Transfer the pressed dough to a baking sheet that has been brushed with olive oil and sprinkled heavily with cornmeal or semolina. Brush the top with olive oil. Cover gently with plastic wrap and allow to rise at room temperature until puffy, about 25 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Brush the dough again with olive oil and sprinkle with desired toppings. Place the baking sheet on the lowest rack and bake until the focaccia is nicely brown, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

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