Learn to bake Focaccia with Pesto and Stracchino, a delicious Italian recipe.

Focaccia al Pesto e Stracchino

Focaccia with Pesto and Stracchino is a delightful Italian recipe, offering a soft and savory bite perfect for any occasion. This flavorful dish combines the aromatic pesto and creamy stracchino cheese, creating a simple yet irresistible taste.

Here at GialloZafferano, we have a passion for focaccia and all things baked. Today, we’ve crafted a soft focaccia topped with fragrant basil pesto and creamy stracchino cheese. The cheese is added in the final minutes of baking, allowing it to melt beautifully on the surface, while the pesto is spread after baking to preserve its fresh aroma.

Whether you’re an expert or a novice, trust us and try baking this delight; you won’t be disappointed. And if you love baked goods, check out these other focaccia recipes:

• Focaccia di Recco
• Focaccia Barese
• Focaccia Pugliese with Onions
• High Hydration Focaccia
• Focaccia with Roasted Tomatoes and Pesto

Ingredients

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 300ml water
• 10g fresh yeast
• 10g sugar
• 10g salt
• 30ml olive oil
• 200g stracchino cheese
• 100g basil pesto

Instructions

1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. Let it sit for a few minutes until frothy.
2. Add the flour to a large mixing bowl and create a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Mix the ingredients, gradually adding salt, until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
7. Roll out the dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, then add pieces of stracchino cheese on top.
9. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
10. Remove from the oven and spread the pesto over the focaccia.
11. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Cuisine: Italian