Focaccia Bread with Leeks

Focaccia Bread with Leeks

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1 pizza dough, store bought (room temperature
  • Plastic wrap
  • 1 leek, washed and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup ham, small diced
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425º F.
  2. Brush deep round cake pan with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the sides and bottom of the pan with cornmeal.
  4. With the dough at room temperature, knead and roll into a circle.
  5. Place into the pan, stretching and pressing out to the edges, so that it covers the entire bottom of the pan.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  7. In a small saucepan, heat the remaining extra virgin olive oil. Add the leeks and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  8. Add the ham and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes. Leave to cool slightly.
  9. Gently dimple the dough with your fingers, pressing the leek and ham mixture into the dough. Sprinkle with the salt and Parmesan cheese.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.