Focaccia with Shallots Figs Basil Recipe

Focaccia With Shallots Figs Basil Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 1 package active dry yeast (21/4 teaspoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1¾ cups warm water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium shallots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup chopped figs
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves

Method

1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast and sugar
2. Add 1/4 cup of the water and stir to dissolve
3. Set it aside for 5 minutes
4. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt, stirring to blend
5. Pour in the yeast mixture, 2tablespoons of the oil and as much of the remaining water as needed to form a soft dough
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 3minutes
7. Place the dough in a large lightly oiled bowl, turning the dough to coat with oil
8. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour
9. Preheat the oven to 400°F
10. Lightly oil a pizza pan or baking sheet and set aside
11. Punch the dough down
12. Stretch out the dough to fit the pan and place it on the prepared pan
13. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat
14. Add the shallots, cover and cook until soft, about 7 minutes
15. Spread the shallot mixture on top of the dough
16. Sprinkle with the figs and season with salt and pepper to taste
17. Use your thumb to make indentations across the surface of the dough, pressing the shallots and figs into the dough
18. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes
19. During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove from the oven and top with the basil, then return to the oven to finish baking
20. Cool for 5 minutes
21. Serve warm

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