Lavender Focaccia Recipes

LAVENDER & OLIVE FOCACCIA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in the honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, salt and remaining warm water. Add 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each portion into a 9-in. circle. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make several 1/4-in. indentations in each loaf. Combine the olives, lavender, garlic and remaining oil; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with kosher salt. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

BRAIDED LAVENDER FOCACCIA BREAD

Steps:

• Put all Dry ingredients in a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, Mix.
• Add warm water and Olive Oil and knead with your hands or on medium low for 4-5 minutes.
• Oil a large bowl and place dough into the bowl cover with a dish towel and allow to rise in a warm spot for 1.5-2 hours or until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 400F, oil a large baking sheet.
• Once the dough has doubled in size divide the dough into three equal size balls, roll the balls into 12-13 inch ropes. Place them all side by side with about an inch of space in between each. Join all three ends at one end and begin your braid. Once you have your braid, tuck ends slightly under so they don't fray out when baked.
• Drizzle with Olive Oil, salt and a little lavender.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bread is nice and golden on top.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

LAVENDER, ROSEMARY, GARLIC AND IMPORTED OLIVE FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Lightly oil a large baking sheet. On a floured work surface, roll pizza dough out into an 8 x 14 rectangle.
• Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet and cover with a clean tea towel.
• Let rise at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees.
• After final rising on baking sheet, make dimples in dough with finger tips.
• Brush on a mixture of the olive oil; lavender, rosemary and garlic. Top with the chopped olives.
• Press into place, sprinkle with the kosher salt & black pepper to taste.
• Bake approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
• Note: Prep does not include preparing the bread dough.

LAVENDER FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Lightly oil a large baking sheet. On a work surface, roll pizza dough out into an 8 x 14 rectangle.
• Transfer to prepared baking sheet and cover with a clean dish towel, let rise at room temperature for 20 minute Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°.
• After final rising on baking sheet, make dimples in dough with finger tips. Brush on 2 Tbsp olive oil; then add mixture of: lavender, rosemary, garlic, and olives.
• Press into place, sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper to taste. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut into pieces to serve. Enjoy!