Guston

Olive Focaccia Tongues

Crispy olive-studded focaccia strips with generous olive oil — simple dough, bold flavor.

Andrea SalussoAndrea Salusso
ItalianBakingSnackComfortPartyWeekend Project

Steps

  1. 1Dissolve the yeast

    Dissolve the yeast in the water.

    Fresh yeastWater
  2. 2Add flour and mix

    Add the flour and start mixing.

    flour 0
  3. 3Add oil and salt

    Add the olive oil and salt.

    Extra virgin olive oilSalt
  4. 4Fold in olives

    Fold in the olives, roughly chopped.

    Green olives
  5. 5Knead the dough

    Knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

  6. 6Let rise2h 30m

    Cover and let rise 2–3 hours, until doubled.

  7. 7Shape into tongues

    Divide the dough and stretch it into long 'tongues'.

  8. 8Fill and oil

    Fill with more olives and drizzle generously with olive oil.

    Green olivesExtra virgin olive oil
  9. 9Bake until golden22m 30s

    Bake in a 220°C / 430°F static oven for 20–25 minutes, until deeply golden.