From above, you'll see a golden-brown, round crusty loaf garnished with glistening oyster halves, a splash of olive oil and bits of herbs sprinkled on top, with dark spots of baked-in oysters peeking through the bread. The edges are dusted with flour, giving the scene a rustic touch.

Oyster Focaccia della Nonna

Category Main Course
Prep 90 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Style Italian
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 15, 2023

What brings fall to the Italian table more than a crispy, comforting and unusual bread recipe? Our hero is the oyster, fresh from the sea, pairing harmoniously with the richness of the Italian bread base we're using.

Ingredients (for 4)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🥣💦🕔
    In a bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Leave it to rest for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Step 2 - 🧂🍶🍚🤲
    Stir in the sea salt and olive oil into the yeasty mixture. Gradually add flour while stirring until you form a shaggy dough then knead the dough for 10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3 - 🍚🥗🕰
    Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and leave it to rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Step 4 - 🌡🔥
    Start by preheating your oven to 220°C (428°F).
  5. Step 5 - 🍚🔨⏳
    Roll out your risen dough to fit your baking tray. Cover it again and let it rise for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Step 6 - ✋🍚🍤🌿
    Create dimples in your dough by pressing your fingers into it. Drizzle some olive oil, insert the halved fresh oysters in the dimples, and sprinkle with rosemary leaves and some cracked black pepper.
  7. Step 7 - ⏳🔥🍞
    Bake your dough in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it turns golden and crisp.
  8. Step 8 - 🔪🍽🍾
    Now, serve it warm. You can slice it into pieces for easier serving.

Additional

Sprinkle some parmesan on top for more decadence or add pieces of grilled sausage for a meaty twist. Kids will love shaping the dough and adding ingredients into the dimples.