Pumpkin Focaccine
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Pumpkin Focaccine

Dive into the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin focaccine! Fluffy and wholesome, these golden-brown delights are perfect for cradling your favorite fillings, whether savory or sweet. Made with pureed pumpkin and a hint of rosemary, they’re not just tasty—they're a festive treat that will brighten up any meal!

quickhealthy
vegetariangluten-freenut-freeegg-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

20

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • 30 gr di yogurt bianco (1.06 oz)

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 200 gr di farina (1.6 cup)
  • 3gr di lievito istantaneo per salati (0.11 oz)
  • 10 ml di olio evo (0.34 fl oz)

📦Other(1)

  • 150 gr di zucca cotta (5.29 oz)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients together until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Shape the dough into small rounds and bake until golden.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Hydrate your focaccine dough to 75-80% hydration ratio (750-800g liquid per 1kg flour) because pumpkin puree adds moisture but also starch that needs extra water to create the characteristic open crumb structure.technique75-80% hydration
  • Roast fresh pumpkin at 400°F until edges caramelize and moisture reduces by 30-40%, concentrating sugars and preventing soggy dough from excess water content.ingredient400°F, 30-40% moisture reduction
  • Proof your shaped focaccine for 45-60 minutes at room temperature until they increase by 50% in size, as pumpkin's natural sugars slow yeast activity compared to plain dough.timing45-60 minutes, 50% size increase
  • Bake at 425°F for the first 10 minutes, then reduce to 375°F to finish, because the sugars in pumpkin caramelize quickly and can burn before the interior sets.technique425°F then 375°F, 10 minutes
  • Dimple the surface with oiled fingertips just before baking to create steam pockets that prevent dense spots where pumpkin puree concentrates.technique
Cuisine: italianTranslated from: italian
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