Stuffed shortcrust pastry focaccia: the foolproof way to recycle leftover cured meats and cheeses
How many times do you arrive at dinnertime with a half-empty fridge and the desire to serve something delicious and satisfying? When time is short and yeast is lacking, stuffed shortcrust pastry focaccias are the perfect solution. With a super-easy dough that doesn't require rising, you can solve last-minute meals.
Ingredients · Servings 4
- Flour 00 300 gr
- Water (warm or at room temperature). 165 gr
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) 2 tablespoons
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- Cooked ham 150g
- Sweet or smoked scamorza 150g
Method · 55 min
- Pour the flour into a bowl and make a well in the center, then add the water, oil, and salt. Knead first with a fork and then by hand on a pastry board for about 5-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 20-30 minutes, so it's easier to roll out thinly without breaking.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin on a floured surface until it's 2-3 mm thick. Use a pastry cutter or glass to cut out circles about 8-10 cm in diameter. Place a piece of prosciutto and a piece of scamorza in the center of half of the circles. Cover with another circle of dough and seal the edges well with your fingers or the prongs of a fork to prevent the cheese from leaking out during baking.
- Cook the focaccias in a hot non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil for about 3-4 minutes per side over medium-low heat, or place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, brush them with a little oil and cook them at 200°C for about 15 minutes.
Looking for an appetizer? This yeast-free dough is a great base if you love classic savory tartlets. If you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, this pan-baked unleavened bread is the perfect choice.
Finally, from such a simple base dough, you can even make delicious express sweet parcels to round things off. Enjoy the magic of your stuffed pasta focaccias from the first bite!
Doses & Ingredients
- Very low difficulty
- Very low cost
- Food availability very easy
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