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Italy Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Focaccia alla genovese
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Genoese Focaccia

Angela Febbo angie_1310
Angela Febbo angie_1310 @angie_1310

Genoese focaccia, known in the local dialect as “a fügassa,” is a classic specialty from Ligurian cuisine. The tradition of making this ancient bread is so deeply rooted in Genoa that it has become a Slow Food heritage product. The preparation time is quite long, but I recommend giving it a try—you’ll be glad you did! The quantities listed are for 2 baking sheets, each about 12x16 inches (30x40 cm).

Genoese focaccia, known in the local dialect as “a fügassa,” is a classic specialty from Ligurian cuisine. The tradition of making this ancient bread is so deeply rooted in Genoa that it has become a Slow Food heritage product. The preparation time is quite long, but I recommend giving it a try—you’ll be glad you did! The quantities listed are for 2 baking sheets, each about 12x16 inches (30x40 cm).

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Genoese Focaccia

Angela Febbo angie_1310
Angela Febbo angie_1310 @angie_1310

Genoese focaccia, known in the local dialect as “a fügassa,” is a classic specialty from Ligurian cuisine. The tradition of making this ancient bread is so deeply rooted in Genoa that it has become a Slow Food heritage product. The preparation time is quite long, but I recommend giving it a try—you’ll be glad you did! The quantities listed are for 2 baking sheets, each about 12x16 inches (30x40 cm).

Genoese focaccia, known in the local dialect as “a fügassa,” is a classic specialty from Ligurian cuisine. The tradition of making this ancient bread is so deeply rooted in Genoa that it has become a Slow Food heritage product. The preparation time is quite long, but I recommend giving it a try—you’ll be glad you did! The quantities listed are for 2 baking sheets, each about 12x16 inches (30x40 cm).

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Ingredients

3 1/2 hours
2 baking sheets
  • 3 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour (about 400 grams, type 00, w280)
  • 2 cupsbread flour (about 250 grams, manitoba)
  • 1 1/3 cupswater, at room temperature (about 335 grams)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoonsfine salt (about 13 grams)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoonsbrown sugar (or malt, about 10 grams)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonsfresh baker’s yeast, crumbled (about 18 grams)
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil (about 30 grams)
  • For greasing the pans
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil (about 30 grams)
  • For the topping
  • 1/4 cupextra virgin olive oil (about 60 grams)
  • For the brine
  • 3/4 cupwater (about 200 grams)
  • 2 teaspoonssalt (about 10 grams)
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3 1/2 hours
  1. 1

    Place the bread flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl. Mix with a spatula, then make a small well in the center and pour in most of the water.

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  2. 2

    Mix again to let the water absorb, then add the brown sugar (or malt) and all the salt at once.

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  3. 3

    Mix, pour in the remaining water, and continue mixing with the spatula until you have a uniform dough. Once the salt is fully incorporated, add the crumbled fresh yeast.

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  4. 4

    Mix again. The dough is now ready to transfer to your work surface. Knead by hand vigorously.

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  5. 5

    After a few minutes, when the dough becomes smoother and more elastic, pour the olive oil over the dough.

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  6. 6

    Continue kneading on the work surface to fully incorporate the oil, kneading vigorously. You may need to dust with a little flour. It should take about 13-15 minutes to get a smooth, even dough.

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  7. 7

    Divide the dough into two pieces of about 500 grams each. Shape each into a rectangle with your hands, then fold it in thirds by bringing one end toward the center, folding again, and rolling it so the seam is on the bottom, on a lightly floured surface.

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  8. 8

    Repeat with the other half of the dough. Cover with a towel and let rest for about 30 minutes.

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  9. 9

    Remove the towel, take one dough ball (keep the other covered). Grease the first baking sheet with 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of olive oil. Place the dough on a floured surface, flatten it with your fingers to stretch it, then roll it out with a rolling pin. Transfer it to the baking sheet.

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  10. 10

    Cover with a towel and let rest for another 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat the process with the second dough ball.

  11. 11

    After 30 minutes, dust the focaccia lightly with flour and press it out with your palms to stretch it to fill the pan. Cover again and let rest for 1 hour.

  12. 12

    Prepare the brine by mixing the water and salt together.

  13. 13

    Uncover the focaccia, dust it with a little flour, and make the classic dimples by pressing with your index, middle, and ring fingers, leaving about 1/2 inch (1 cm) between each dimple.

  14. 14

    Pour 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of olive oil and 6 tablespoons (90 grams) of brine over the center of the dough, then gently spread with your hand to fill all the dimples.

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  15. 15

    Let rise for another 45 minutes, this time uncovered.

  16. 16

    Bake in a conventional oven for 15 minutes—no longer, or the focaccia will dry out. The top should be golden. Brush with a little olive oil to give it a shine.

  17. 17

    Let cool for a few minutes, then serve.

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Published in the US on June 17, 2025 09:28
Ciao sono Angela, una foodblogger amante della cucina sana, semplice e sostenibile. Ciò che mi piace di più nella cucina è la sua versatilità.Penso che un buon piatto ha grandi poteri: distoglie dai pensieri, soddisfa le persone, unisce...Profilo Instagram: @angie_1310
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