The oval-shaped focaccia is topped with a flourish of Portobello mushrooms, scattering of fresh herbs, and a dusting of flaky sea salt. It is golden brown at the edges, and the rustic scoring on the surface contrasts beautifully with deep brown mushroom slices, creating an aesthetically pleasing and mouth-watering view from above.

Portobello Mushroom & Herb Italian Focaccia

Name: Portobello Mushroom & Herb Italian Focaccia
Prep time: 130 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: large Portobello Mushrooms, 4 cleaned and sliced; All-Purpose Flour, 4 cups; Dry Yeast, 1 packet (roughly 2 ¼ teaspoons); Sugar, 1 teaspoon; Water, 1 1/2 cups warmed; Fresh Rosemary, 1 tablespoon finely chopped; Fresh Thyme, 1 tablespoon finely chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Olive Oil, 4 tablespoon; Flaky Sea Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 130 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Kneading

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: September 26, 2024

Our culinary adventure today takes us to Italy, through a reinterpretation of their classic bread, Focaccia. The star of our dish is the earthy Portobello Mushroom, synonymous with fall season, paired with vibrant, aromatic herbs.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large portobello mushrooms - 4 - cleaned and sliced
All-purpose flour - 4 cups
Dry yeast - 1 packet (roughly 2 ¼ teaspoons)
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
Water - 1 1/2 cups - warmed
Fresh rosemary - 1 tablespoon - finely chopped
Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon - finely chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Olive oil - 4 tablespoon
Flaky sea salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣💦🍞

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast and sugar. Gradually add warm water until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes or until it's smooth and elastic.
Step 2 - 🥖🕑✅

Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Step 3 - 🔥🍞🛠️

Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Push down the dough and stretch it onto an oiled baking sheet, shaping it into an oval.
Step 4 - 🍄🔥🥄

Sauté the garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil until it smells. Add sliced Portobello, rosemary and thyme. Stir until the veggies are tender.
Step 5 - 🖐️🍞🍄

Using your fingers, make dimples in the dough. Brush with olive oil, arrange the sautéed mushrooms and herbs on top, then season with sea salt and pepper.
Step 6 - 🔥🍞⏲️

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until focaccia's edges turn golden. Let it cool down on a wire rack before slicing it.

Additional

This bread is perfect for brunch, served with an array of spreads and dips. To make it vegan-friendly, simply ensure your bread ingredients are vegan-approved. Little ones can help knead the dough or arrange the mushroom toppings for a fun kitchen activity.