Rustic focaccia with salami and cheese
- Difficulty: Average
- Prep time: 60 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Serving: 2
- Cost: Average
PRESENTATION
Rustic focaccia is basically everywhere in Liguria, but this version with salami and cheese feels tailor-made for a cozy Italian get-together. You know, the dough's super simple. Just type 00 flour and dry yeast—pretty much all you need. There’s something about that crispy exterior and golden color. And the inside? So soft and moist. Really good stuff. It's the type of bread you want to tear apart and savor slowly, especially with that melty cheese and slices of savory salami hidden in every bite.
The lattice on top? Not just for looks—it makes cutting it into cubes a breeze. Perfect for parties, right? In Liguria, they know how to rock their homemade focaccia recipe. And this one’s really really good. It’s not just about taste—though that crispy crust and gooey cheese are seriously good—it’s about bringing everyone together. You often see this kind of rustic focaccia at Italian aperitifs, with olives and a glass of wine, or on trays at birthdays and holidays.
Folks like to mix up the toppings. Want to try mortadella, prosciutto, or veggies instead? Go for it. Even though it’s called salami and cheese focaccia, the recipe is super flexible. That’s what keeps this traditional focaccia bread fun and never boring. Pretty simple, right? It just feels welcoming and easy, no matter who's around the table. When you make this, you get a taste of real Italian comfort food, simple and social. Fits right in with those classic Mediterranean recipes people have been sharing forever.
It’s a dish with both tradition and versatility. And really, it's a beloved choice for any occasion. Plus, you can use what’s on hand or whatever you’re in the mood for. Honestly, you can't go wrong. It's just one of those things that brings everyone together. Which is great, for sure.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for a 9 7/8 x 13 3/4 in baking tray
- Type 00 flour 3 ¼ cups (400 g)
- Water 6.8 oz (200 ml)
- Extra virgin olive oil 4 tsp (20 ml)
- Brewer's yeast 1 tsp (3 g)
- Sugar 1 pinch
- Fine salt 1 tsp (5 g)
How to prepare Rustic focaccia with salami and cheese
To prepare the rustic focaccia with salami and cheese, start with the dough. In a bowl place the flour and the dry baker's yeast 1. Add a pinch of sugar 2 and the water 3.
Mix to combine the ingredients 4, then add the oil 5 and mix again until you have obtained a homogeneous mixture 6.
Finally add the salt 7 and mix again with a fork. Then transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and homogeneous 8; then shape it into a ball 9.
Place it in a lightly floured bowl 10, dust with a little flour and cover with plastic wrap 11. Let rise until doubled in an unheated oven with the light on; this will take about 4 hours. Then take the dough 12 and transfer it to the floured work surface.
Divide the dough into two equal parts 13 and work each piece to obtain a smooth ball 14. Then roll out the first piece to form a rectangle measuring 9 7/8 x 13 3/4 in 15.
Transfer the dough to a nonstick baking tray of the same size, trying to cover the entire surface 16. Now arrange the salami slices on top 17 and then the cheese slices 18, leaving a small free border.
Roll out the other dough piece as well and lay it on top. Press the edges to seal them. Then, using a knife, make vertical cuts 19 and then horizontal ones 20 to form small squares. Brush the entire surface of the focaccia with extra virgin olive oil 21.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds 22 and let rise for another hour in the switched-off oven 23. Now move on to baking. Bake in a static (conventional) oven preheated to 356°F for about 40 minutes, positioning it on the middle rack. When it is nicely golden, remove it from the oven and serve your rustic focaccia with salami and cheese.