Focaccia Buns
"Yes another recipe for focaccia, can make the dough by hand or by your bread machine on dough cycle. These rolls are formed then placed in the refrigerator for 16 to 24 hours, with the refrigeration it gives them a lacy texture and a more chewier crust, so that step is important. When I make them I also so thinly slice yellow and red tomatoes on top before baking along with the spice oil, the tomato dries slightly and makes them oh so yummy. Give them a try today for baking up tomorrows lunch."
photo by andypandy
- Ready In:
- 48hrs 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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12
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon basil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (divided)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (divided)
- 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour (approx.) or 3 1/2 cups bread flour (approx.)
directions
- Pour warm water into a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over top, and let stand until frothy at least ten minutes.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, along with the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon each of the herbs.
- The remaining oil, and herbs get mixed together in a bowl for the final brushing later after formed, but just before going into the oven.
- Add in 3 cups of the flour and make a soft dough. Place onto a floured bread board and knead for 10 to 15 minutes, adding just enough flour as needed only.
- Place in a oiled large bowl, turning to coat, and cover with plastic wrap.
- Set into a draft free warm area and let double about 2 hours.
- Grease baking sheet and set aside.
- After doubled punch down the dough and divide into twelve portions, to make 12 buns. Roll, pinch and form by tucking under.
- Place onto prepared baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator of up to 24 hours. But not less than 12 hours.
- When ready to bake remove and place on counter and let come to room temperature, which will take about an hour or so.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix the remaining oil and herbs if you haven't already done so, and brush tops of each roll.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes until golden or tapping bottoms sound hollow.
- I also have sliced red or yellow tomatoes or grape tomatoes and placed on top before baking. Also caramelize a thinly sliced onion and you can also place that on top of each and they become crispy while baking also.
- Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
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Reviews
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These Focaccia Buns were a real hit. Easy to put together. Great that they can be prepared one day and baked the following day. Next time I will top with tomato or onion. In my keepers file this recipe will go. -
Delicious rolls! I made them smaller, so got a couple of dozen out of this recipe. Ended up having to use a bit more flour as I was kneading. Other than that, I stuck to the recipe - it was fairly easy for me, and I'm something of a novice when it comes to breads. Thanks for a great recipe! -
These were WONDERFUL! I added sliced tomato on top as suggested and was very pleased with the result. I made them to go along with soup, but the rolls were gone within just 1/2 hour of baking. Tastes better than what you get in the bakery. These are worth the wait in prep. Thanks so much!
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I was really pleased at how light they were inside, but had a lovely crispy crust. Easy to make. I kneaded the dough by hand for over ten minutes and it needed every minute of that to be smooth and pliable. I will definitely make these again.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
andypandy
Canada
Grandmother of two boys, great grandmother of one ...worked in hardware and construction for forty years, read all cookbooks, watch all cook shows on tv. like to cook all types of new recipes.
