Truffle Oil With Peppercorns And Thyme Recipes

CRACKED PEPPER FOCACCIA WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Stir 2 cups lukewarm water and yeast in large bowl to blend. Mix in 3 tablespoons olive oil, truffle oil, cracked pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add 1 cup flour. Using wood spoon, stir vigorously until well incorporated. Add enough of remaining 3 3/4 cups flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, to form dough that is soft, sticky and not completely smooth, stirring vigorously until well incorporated. Oil large bowl. Scrape dough into oiled bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. For do-ahead version: Chill dough overnight. Allow dough to come to room temperature in warm draft-free area before proceeding. For same-day version: Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes (do not punch down dough).
• Lightly oil 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. Slide out dough onto prepared baking sheet (dough will be soft and will easily slide out onto sheet; do not punch down dough or knead dough). Gently pull and stretch dough so that dough almost covers baking sheet. Press fingertips all over top of dough to form indentations. Brush top of focaccia with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary and coarse salt. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm draft-free area until puffed, about 30 minutes for refrigerated dough and about 15 minutes for room-temperature dough.
• Meanwhile, position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Bake focaccia until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool.
• *Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

TRUFFLE OIL WITH PEPPERCORNS AND THYME

Steps:

• Clean the thyme well with a damp cloth.
• If you submerge in water to clean, spin dry immediately. Make sure there is no water on the herb.
• Pour the olive oil into a small, heavy saucepan, then add truffles, thyme and peppercorns.
• Clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan.
• Heat the oil over medium-low heat until the thermometer registers 200 degrees F.
• Cook at 200-225 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• Pour into a sterilized bottle, cover and store at room temperature for up to 2 months.

GARLIC BREAD WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place In a food processor the oil,softened butter, garlic, cheese and herbs.
• Pulse until well combined.
• Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices.
• You will need 12 to 16 slices.
• Spread the butter mixture onto 1 side of each bread slice.
• Arrange slices, butter side up and bake in the oven until lightly toasted, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Top each with a slice of truffles.
• Enjoy!