Golden brown honey saffron bread with a fluffy texture, topped with sesame seeds and fresh herbs

Honey Saffron Whole Wheat Focaccia

Name: Honey Saffron Whole Wheat Focaccia
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Whole wheat flour, 2 cups; Active dry yeast, 1 packet; Honey, 1/4 cup; Saffron, a few strands; Salt, 1 tsp; Olive oil, 1/2 cup; Sesame seeds, 1 tbsp; Fresh herbs, 2 sprigs; Water, 1/2 cup

Category Brunch

Prep 75 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 23, 2023

This recipe blends the flavors of two cuisines, Italian and Indian, to create a unique and seasonal bread. The combination of whole wheat flour, honey and saffron will make your taste buds sing!

Ingredients (for 4)

Whole wheat flour - 2 cups
Active dry yeast - 1 packet
Honey - 1/4 cup
Saffron - a few strands
Salt - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 1/2 cup
Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
Fresh herbs - 2 sprigs
Water - 1/2 cup

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌞💧💛

Dissolve saffron in warm water in a small bowl.
Step 2 - 🍴🌾💉🍯🧂🫑

In a large bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, yeast, honey, salt, olive oil, and saffron water.
Step 3 - 💧🚰🍴💪

Add warm water to the mixture and knead the dough for 5 minutes.
Step 4 - 🧺🕰️🕑🌡️

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for an hour.
Step 5 - 🔥🌡️

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 6 - 🧈🍴🧑‍🍳🥣🍞

Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and place the dough on it, gently spreading it out to form a round shape.
Step 7 - 🍴🧈🍞🌱🌿

Brush the top of the dough with olive oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds and herbs.
Step 8 - 👀🕰️🌡️🧑‍🍳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 9 - 🔪🍞🍴🤲

Cut the bread into slices and serve warm.

Additional

This recipe can be modified by adding other spices, such as black pepper or cumin, for a more savory flavor. It's a great dish to make with kids as they can help dissolve the saffron and spread the dough on the baking sheet.