Bell Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Italy | Bell Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Italy |
Harissa Foccacia |
5 c. unbleached flour
1 T. harissa (spice mixture of caraway, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, garlic and parsley) |
Dissolve yeast in 2 c. water, stir in olive oil. Stir liquid into flour mixed with salt. Knead until a smooth ball is formed (may start this in mixer with dough hook). Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60 to 90 minutes. Generously oil two half sheet pans (17" x 13") with additional olive oil. Stretch dough to fill pans. Pierce with fork at 1" intervals. Grind harissa with 1 T. olive oil and 1 T. water with mortar and pestle . Brush dough with harissa mixture. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 min. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake focaccia about 20 mins. or until golden brown. Cool on rack. Cut into strips and serve. |