Radio Bakery’s Sausage and Chive Focaccia
Make the viral Sausage and Chive Focaccia from Radio Bakery at home! This focaccia has a soft, airy crust topped with Italian sausage, bacon, crème fraîche, and fresh chives.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1/4 sheet tray (9x13")
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 500 g flour about 3½ cups - I used “00” but all-purpose works too
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 400 g warm water about 1½ cups + 3 tbsp
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp honey or sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Toppings:
- ¼ cup olive oil or more for oiling the sheet tray
- 3 tbsp crème fraîche
- ¼ lb sweet Italian sausage uncased
- 3-4 slices bacon finely diced
- ½ oz chives finely sliced (about 3 tbsp)
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and honey (or sugar). Let sit for about 5 minutes to activate the yeast. Stir in the olive oil.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until no dry patches remain. Cover and let the dough proof: Overnight in the fridge for the best flavor and texture. Or, at room temperature for ~5 hours if making it the same day.
Stretch & Fold
- If refrigerated, let the dough come to room temperature before shaping.
- To build structure, fold the dough onto itself: Grab one side, stretch it up, and fold it into the center. Repeat with the opposite side, folding the dough into thirds.
- Lightly oil the bowl, place the dough seam-side down, and let it rest for 1 hour.
Shape the Focaccia
- Generously oil a sheet tray. (For extra insurance, add a layer of parchment paper.)
- Place the dough on the tray and gently stretch it to fill the pan. If it resists, let it rest for 20 minutes, then stretch again.
Dimple & Top
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Using wet or oiled fingers, dimple the surface of the dough.
- Dollop the crème fraîche evenly across the top. Scatter small pieces of sausage and diced bacon over the dough.
Bake & Finish
- Bake for ~20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the top is golden brown and the bottom is crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Finish with lots of freshly chopped chives. Slice and enjoy!
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