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No-Knead Gouda Focaccia

No-Knead Gouda Focaccia

8 persons

No-Knead Gouda Focaccia

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lukewarm water (110°F-115°F)
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 7 slices
    Finlandia Imported Gouda Slices
    Finlandia’s Gouda Cheese is slightly sweet and buttery with a smooth creamy texture.
    Finlandia Imported Gouda Slices
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until the yeast is foamy, about 10 minutes. Add flour and salt, and mix together with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Cover bowl with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight for at least 10-15 hours, until dough is tripled in size.
  2. Coat a 9x13-inch non-stick baking pan with 2 tablespoons of oil. Transfer dough to the prepared baking pan. Cover with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F for at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Dimple dough allover with your fingers. Bake for 25 minutes, until focaccia is light golden-brown. Top evenly with Gouda cheese slices. Continue to bake until cheese is light golden-brown, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 10-15 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Slice and serve warm.