Focaccia Bites with tomatoes & Parmigiano Reggiano

22.10.2019

The spookiest day of the year is fast-approaching, bringing about plenty of opportunities to have a ghoulishly good time with your friends.

This year, while the kids are out getting sweets from the neighbours and celebrating with their friends, why not trick-or-treat yourself to some delicious Halloween-themed recipes with Parmigiano Reggiano?

This Focaccia bites with tomatoes and Parmigiano Reggiano recipe comes courtesy of Parmigiano Reggiano. These are the perfect canapés for a Halloween dinner party or drinks. Feel free to get creative by adding more orange ingredients such as pumpkin or sweet potato to maintain the spooky theme!

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 150g '0' Type flour
  • 150g Manitoba flour
  • 1 bag Dehydrated brewer's yeast
  • 120g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • 150ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Fine salt
  • Fresh thyme
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 12 Cherry tomatoes
  1. Put both types of flour, yeast, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh thyme in the bowl of a planetary mixer and start mixing at low speed, a trickle of water and olive oil.
  2. When the mixture is nicely blended, use a dough hook to knead until smooth and elastic, then add the salt. Place in a bowl and allow to prove until doubled in volume, covering with cling film.
  3. Shape the dough into 12 balls of the same shape and weight.
  4. Place each piece in a mould greased with oil. Cut across the surface and top with a cherry tomato. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to prove for 30 minutes.
  5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
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