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Blue Cheese-Bacon Focaccia

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Blue Cheese-Bacon Focaccia

Blue Cheese-Bacon Focaccia

amanda

Equipment

  • - Stand mixer with paddle attachment (for mixing dough)

  • - Rolling pin (for rolling out focaccia dough)

  • - Silicone baking mat (for easy transfer to a baking sheet)

  • - Digital kitchen scale (for precise ingredient measurements)

  • - High-quality chef's knife (for cutting bacon and cheese)

  • - Nonstick baking sheet or silicone baking mats (for focaccia)

  • - Stainless steel mixing bowls (various sizes for different steps in the recipe)

  • - Parchment paper rolls (for lining pans and easy cleanup)

  • - Cheese slicer or a sharp knife (to slice blue cheese evenly)

  • - Oven thermometer (for precise oven temperature control)

  • - Food processor with dough blade (alternative to stand mixer for some steps, if needed)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) active dry yeast

  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

  • 4 1/2 cups (or more) all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing

  • 1 cup riced or mashed boiled russet potatoes

  • 5 ounces bacon (about 4 thick-cut strips), cut crosswise into 1/2" pieces

  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Dissolve yeast and honey in 1/2 cup warm water (110°F-115°F) in a small bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Combine 4 1/2 cups flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture, 6 tablespoons oil, potatoes, and 1 cup warm water. Mix with a wooden spoon until almost incorporated, then finish mixing with your hands. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until smooth, 4-6 minutes, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if dough seems very sticky (dough should be soft and elastic).
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Instruction 2

Brush a large bowl with oil; place dough in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free area. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Instruction 3

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until it is light golden but not crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
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Instruction 4

Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush a 17x11x1" baking sheet with oil. Press dough into pan. Press with your fingertips all over, forming dimples. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over.
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Instruction 5

Bake focaccia for 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over, then bacon and rosemary. Return to oven and bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes longer. Let cool for 10 minutes in pan. Slide bread onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into 2x1" pieces.
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