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

Name: Oyster Focaccia della Nonna
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 fresh oysters shucked, halved; 14.11 oz all-purpose flour; 0.25 oz active dry yeast; 8.45 fl oz water warm; 2 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp sugar; 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves picked; to taste cracked black pepper

Crispy Italian bread with succulent, fresh oysters.

Category Main Course

Prep 90 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · November 15, 2023

A little about this dish

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)

Fresh oysters — 12 — shucked, halved
All-purpose flour — 14.11 oz
Active dry yeast — 0.25 oz
Water — 8.45 fl oz — warm
Sea salt — 2 tsp
Sugar — 1 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil — 5 tbsp
Fresh rosemary — 2 sprigs — leaves picked
Cracked black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣💦🕔

In a bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Leave it to rest for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
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.
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.
Step 4 — 🌡🔥

Start by preheating your oven to 220°C (428°F).
Step 5 — 🍚🔨⏳

Roll out your risen dough to fit your baking tray. Cover it again and let it rise for an additional 15 minutes.
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.
Step 7 — ⏳🔥🍞

Bake your dough in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it turns golden and crisp.
Step 8 — 🔪🍽🍾

Now, serve it warm. You can slice it into pieces for easier serving.

A final fox tip

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.