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cheddar jalapeño mini focaccia vegan
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Cheddar Jalapeño Mini Focaccia

Cheddar Jalapeño flavored Mini Focaccia - just one cup of flour needed!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bread Flour
  • 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • Jalapeño Slices topping
  • Shredded Vegan Cheese topping
  • Flaky Sea Salt topping

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour with the active dry yeast and sea salt. Once combined, add 1/4 cup of warm water and 3 tbsp of olive oil in the center and whisk well. Gradually add in another 1/4 cup of warm water until a ball is formed. The ball should be pretty sticky.
  • Once your ball is formed and the ingredients are mixed together, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel. Let rest for 20 minutes then knead using a thin spatula. What you'll do is wet the spatula then use it to slightly lift one side of the ball upwards. Press it back down into the center of the dough ball. Rotate your bowl and repeat until you have a nicely formed dough ball. Refer to the video in the blog post if you're confused. Cover and let rest for another 20 minutes.
  • Knead for a final time then transfer your dough to your mini cast iron, or if you don't have, a 1lb loaf pan. Make sure to add a quick drizzle of olive oil to the bottom of your pan first. Add another quick drizzle of oil on top of the dough ball then use your fingers to slightly press the dough into the shape of the skillet. Don't force it, the dough will be smaller than the pan which is normal. Let it rest covered for 40 minutes to give it time to grow.
  • After 40 minutes, uncover the dough and use your fingers to dimple the dough very gently stretching it towards the edges of the pan. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees then cover one final time for 20 minutes.
  • Now it's time to decorate your focaccia! Sprinkle with vegan shredded cheese, jalapeño slices, and flaky sea salt. I personally just like the toppings on top, but if you want them incorporated in the bread, gently press them down into the dough. You can also get creative and add whatever toppings you'd like. Add into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. I cooked mine for about 24 minutes and it was perfect.
  • Let cool slightly then enjoy immediately! You can cover in foil and keep on the counter for a few days, but it is best fresh.