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Squash Blossom Focaccia

Easy to make and even easier to eat! This squash blossom focaccia is a tasty way to use up those extra zucchini flowers from the garden!
Prep Time22 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 42 minutes
Course: Recipe
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP olive oil divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant rise yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4-5 cleaned squash blossoms
  • 1/3 cup ricotta
  • 2 TBSP cup grated parmesan
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • mix the water and the yeast together, let it set for a minute or two
  • then add 1 TBSP of the oil, sugar, both flours, and then the salt
  • mix together until a dough is formed
  • then knead until a smooth dough is formed, 6-8 minutes, if the dough is sticky use a small amount of flour on the counter
  • cover and let double in size in a warm spot
  • when it's doubled in size punch it down and let it rest ten minutes
  • preheat the oven to 450˚
  • add half the remaining oil to an 8 inch round cake pan, spread on the bottom of the pan
  • pat out the dough in the prepared pan, use your fingers to dimple it all over
  • drizzle the remaining over the top of dough
  • bake in the pre-heat oven for ten minutes
  • take it out, let it cool for five minutes so the ricotta doesn't just run right off the bread
  • spread the ricotta on the cooled bread
  • lay the cleaned squash blossoms over the top of the ricotta
  • sprinkle with the parmesan
  • return to the oven and bake another 10-12 minutes until the top is lightly browned, do not let the squash blossoms catch in the oven, be sure to watch them the last 3-4 minutes
  • sprinkle with a good pinch kosher salt after taking it out of the oven
  • sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 333mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g