Focaccia with Blue Cheese and Honey Recipe

Focaccia with Blue Cheese and Honey

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Yield: 1 focaccia (11 by 17-inch)
• Total time: 2 hr 20 min
• Preparation time: 20 min
• Resting time: 1 hr 30 min
• Cooking time: 30 min

Ingredients

• 2 envelopes active dry yeast
• 2 cups whole milk, warmed to lukewarm
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese, for topping
• 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a large bowl or stand mixer bowl. Stir in sugar and 1 cup flour, then let sit in a warm spot for 15 minutes until bubbly and active.
2. With dough hook attached, mix in 2 1/2 cups flour until smooth. Add another cup flour while kneading for 6 minutes. Turn onto floured surface, knead in remaining 1/2 cup flourthe dough should stay moist for airy texture. Shape into a ball, place in oiled bowl, cover with damp cloth, and rise in warm spot until doubled, about 20 minutes.
3. Transfer to lightly floured surface. Gently stretch with fingers to fit pan size, then lightly roll flat.
4. Coat 11 by 17-inch baking sheet with 1/3 cup olive oil. Place dough on sheet and press into rectangle with fingertips.
5. Cover and let rise until doubled, 30-40 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
7. Poke dimples across dough surface without piercing through. Brush with olive oil, filling dimples. Sprinkle with salt and rosemary. Bake until crisp underneath and golden on top, 30-35 minutes.
8. Slice into wedges, top with blue cheese crumbles, and drizzle honey. Savor the irresistible sweet-savory bliss!