What You Need to Know
Repeated folding induces gluten alignment while trapping fermentation gases between layers, with surface dehydration creating shattering crispness at edges.
Transforms simple flatbread into textural contrast vehicle, ideal for dipping or sandwich construction.
Key Parameters
Temperature
21°C
18°C - 24°C
Time
6 hours
4 hours - 12 hours
Equipment
Marble pastry slabDough scraperBakers linenPerforated baking tray
Steps
- 1.
Focaccia di Recco (Recco, Liguria): Creates cavity for stracchino cheese filling
- 2.
Focaccia Barese (Apulia): Enhanced oil absorption capacity
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization