Corn Focaccia
the recipe
Ingredients (poolisch)
- 300 g Cereal&Seeds Corn Flour
- 330 g Water
- 1,5 g Fresh brewer’s yeast
Ingredienti (impasto)
- 700 g Cereal&Seeds Corn Flour
- 320 g Water
- 10 g Fresh brewer’s yeast
- 25 g Salt
- 40 g Extra virgin olive oil
Procedure
- Poolisch preparation: In a graduated pitcher, add all the water (min. 20°C), dissolve the yeast, and incorporate the flour in three additions, mixing until homogeneous.
- Cover with unperforated plastic wrap and let rest at 16°C for 14–16 hours. The preferment is ready when surface bubbles form and the center begins to collapse.
- The next day, Add 700g flour and yeast to the poolish, then start mixing. Gradually incorporate 270g water (added in a steady stream).
- Once a good gluten network forms, increase speed and add the salt and remaining 50g water, followed by a slow drizzle of oil.
- Let the dough rest 60 minutes. Divide into 1,300g pieces (for a 60x40cm tray), shape, and proof until doubled.
- Roll out on dusting flour, transfer to the tray, and proof 90 minutes at 28°C.
- Dimple the dough, brush with brine, and proof until it reaches the tray’s edge.
- Bake at 250°C with: 20% top heat, 50% bottom heat, deck oven.