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Panfocaccia with Herbs and Provola

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare a delicious Panfocaccia with herbs and provola. Here are the ingredients and the preparation method.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of type 00 flour
  • 300 ml of lukewarm water
  • 10 g of salt
  • 5 g of sugar
  • 7 g of dry yeast or 25 g of fresh yeast
  • 30 ml of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 200 g of provola (or sweet provolone), cut into cubes
  • 200 g of greens (or spinach or chard) already cleaned and chopped
  • Garlic (optional), 1 clove minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Additional extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, salt, and dry yeast (if you are using fresh yeast, you should first dissolve it in the lukewarm water).
  2. Add the lukewarm water and extra-virgin olive oil, knead until you get a homogenous and smooth dough.
  3. Let the dough rise in a warm place, covered with a damp cloth, until it doubles in volume, about 1-2 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the greens in boiling salted water for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze them to eliminate excess water. If you wish, you can sauté the minced garlic in a little extra-virgin olive oil as a flavor base for the greens, adding an extra touch of flavor.
  5. Stretch the risen dough with your hands or a rolling pin, forming a rectangle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Evenly distribute the cubed provola and the greens on the dough’s surface, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Let it rise again for another 20-30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  9. Before baking, brush the surface with some extra-virgin olive oil.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the Panfocaccia is golden and crispy.
  11. Take out of the oven and let it cool down a bit before serving.

Curiosity

The Panfocaccia combines the practicality of a focaccia with the deliciousness of a filling that makes this dish similar to a warm and tasty stuffed pizza. Just like pizza, this preparation is very versatile, and you can replace the herbs with other ingredients as you like or add cherry tomatoes, olives, or other cheeses.

Enjoy your meal!

Panfocaccia with herbs and provola