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Sfincione (Sicilian Focaccia)

Sfincione (Sicilian Focaccia) comes together with Sponge, Instant Yeast, Warm Water, Unbleached All Purpose Flour Dough, and Milk. Serves 1. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• to taste
• 2 1/2 tsp
• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 3 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   To make the sponge: Mix the instant yeast with the flour and stir in the water using a wooden spoon until you have a batter-like dough.

2. 2

   Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise until puffy and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.

3. 3

   To make the dough: Beat the olive oil and the milk into the sponge with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Mix the flour and the salt, and add to the sponge mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon.

5. 5

   Knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is velvety and sticky.

6. 6

   First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven with a baking stone inside.

8. 8

   Place the dough in the pan, press it as far toward the edges as it will go, and cover with a towel.

9. 9

   After 10 minutes, stretch it again to the edges, cover, and let it rise for 20 more minutes.

10. 10

    Baking: Set the baking pan directly on the baking stone and bake until crispy and crunchy, about 22 to 30 minutes.