Cheese Stuffed Focaccia by @feelgoodfoodie

1h5
Medium

12 servings

🌾

420 g

All-purpose Flour

💧

360 ml

Water

🫒

60 ml

Olive Oil

🍞

9 g

Instant Yeast

🧂

6 g

Salt

🧀

230 g

Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

🥣

120 g

Labneh

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Shred the 8 oz (227 g) extra sharp cheddar cheese; reserve half for the filling and half for the topping.

    extra sharp cheddar cheese
    🧀box grater
    🥣large mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/15

    Combine the 3½ cups flour, 1½ cups warm water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt in the large mixing bowl.

    all-purpose flour
    warm water
    olive oil
    instant yeast
    salt
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄rubber spatula

  3. Step 3/15

    Stir the dough with the rubber spatula until no dry flour remains, scraping down the bowl sides as needed.

    all-purpose flour
    warm water
    olive oil
    instant yeast
    salt
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  4. Step 4/15

    Gather the dough with clean hands and gently knead it just until it forms a smooth, neat ball.

    🥣large mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/15

    Cover the bowl with the damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, at least 60 min and up to 720 min.

    🥣large mixing bowl
    🧺kitchen towel

  6. Step 6/15

    Brush the 9 x 9-inch baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then transfer the risen dough into the dish.

    olive oil
    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/15

    Press the dough with your fingers until it reaches all edges of the baking dish, then cover it with the kitchen towel.

    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish
    🧺kitchen towel

  8. Step 8/15

    Rest the covered dough at room temperature for 30 min so it becomes puffy.

    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish
    🧺kitchen towel

  9. Step 9/15

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) while the dough completes its second rest.

  10. Step 10/15

    Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar over the dough, then fold the dough in half to enclose the cheese.

    extra sharp cheddar cheese
    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish

  11. Step 11/15

    Press deep dimples across the folded dough with your fingertips, then scatter the remaining shredded cheddar over the top.

    extra sharp cheddar cheese
    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish

  12. Step 12/15

    Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 30 to 35 min, until the focaccia is deeply golden brown and fragrant.

    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish

  13. Step 13/15

    Remove the focaccia from the oven and drizzle the herbed oil over the hot surface, if using.

    herbed oil
    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish
    🥄measuring spoons

  14. Step 14/15

    Cool the focaccia in the baking dish for 10 min, then cut it into 12 squares.

    🍲9 x 9-inch baking dish
    🧊cooling rack
    🔪knife

  15. Step 15/15

    Serve the warm cheddar focaccia with labneh for dipping, if desired.

    labneh

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Oils, Baking, Seasonings, Dairy

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, Water, Olive oil, Instant yeast, Salt, Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Labneh

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Lactose-free cheese option

Calories

220 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 4g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Sodium: 360mg, Potassium: 60mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 85mcg, Vitamin D: 0.2mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, rubber spatula, kitchen towel, 9 x 9-inch baking dish, box grater, measuring cups, measuring spoons, cooling rack, knife

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Snack, Bread, Side Dish

Occasions

Holiday, Party, Potluck, Game Day, Family Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fluffy, Chewy, Crisp-edged, Melty

Flavors

Cheesy, Savory, Tangy, Rich, Salty, Olive-oil-forward

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Cool completely before storing,Keep in an airtight container or wrapped tightly,Store away from direct sunlight), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through), freezer : 3 months (Cool completely before freezing,Wrap individual squares tightly,Freeze in a freezer-safe airtight bag or container,Reheat from thawed or frozen in the oven)