Chilli Honey Sugo & Pepperoni Focaccia

Prep & rest time: 1-2 hrs
cook time: 40 mins
Recipe Credit: the food arrondissement

ingredients

Focaccia:

• 450ml warm water

• 8g dry active yeast

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 550g 00 flour

Toppings:

• chilli honey sugo

• pepperoni

• mozzarella, shredded & fresh

• jalapenos (optional)

• fresh basil

• honey to drizzle

METHOD

1. mix warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt into a bowl. Let sit for 5-10 mins until foamy.

2. in a large bowl, add flour, then pout in yeast mixture and olive oil. stir until sticky dough forms.

3. drizzle a bit more olive oil over the dough. cover with cling wrap and a tea towel. allow to rise somewhere warm for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.

4. once risen, transfer dough to well-oiled tray and gently press out to the edges of the tray with your fingertips.

5. cover again and let rise for another 30-60 minutes.

6. preheat oven to 180 degrees.

7. top with chilli honey sugo, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and jalapenos. bake for 30-35 mins or until golden and puffed.

8. with 5 minutes left, scatter bits of torn fresh mozzarella over the focaccia and pop back into oven to melt.

9. finish with fresh basil and a drizzle of honey.