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Gruyère & Thyme Italian Focaccia

A deliciously soft and flavorful focaccia topped with Gruyère cheese and fresh thyme, perfect as a side or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 10 g instant yeast
  • 10 g salt
  • 350 ml warm water
  • 50 ml olive oil plus extra for drizzling
Topping
  • 150 g Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves only
  • 1 tbsp sea salt for sprinkling

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
  2. Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased baking sheet.
  3. Stretch the dough to fit the baking sheet, making dimples with your fingers.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese, thyme leaves, and sea salt on top.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
  2. Serve warm as a side dish or snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add garlic or other herbs to the dough.

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