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Vegan Cheese and Jalapeno Focaccia
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Vegan Cheese and Jalapeno Focaccia

This Vegan Cheese and Jalapeno Focaccia is fusion food at its finest. The texture of the focaccia is a great carrier for the flavours of the cheese and jalapenos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Proving time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces

Ingredients

  • 500 g strong white bread flour
  • 10 g salt
  • 10 g instant yeast
  • 100 ml olive oil for the dough
  • 350 ml water warm
  • 100 g vegan cheese grated
  • 2 jalapenos thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • olive oil for your hands

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast.
  • Add the olive oil and warm water.
  • Bring together until you have a wet sticky dough ball.
  • Knead briefly with oiled hands until it is smooth.
  • Brush with olive oil and leave in an oiled bowl with a damp tea towel over the top.
  • Leave to prove for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Line your baking tray with baking paper then tip out the dough on top.
  • Oil your hands again and stretch it out into a large rectangle covering the baking tray.
  • Press dimples into the dough at random intervals.
  • Brush again with olive oil and cover.
  • Let it prove for another hour.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 220 C / 425 F / gas mark 7.
  • Oil your hands and press down into the dimples again to make sure they are defined.
  • Sprinkle over the grated cheese, sliced jalapenos and flaky sea salt.
  • Place in the centre of the oven and bake for 25 – 20 minutes until golden on top.
  • Transfer to a cooling wrack but it’s best enjoyed while still warm!