Winter brings the desire for warm, comforting, and flavorful dishes. Pumpkin, the undisputed queen of the season, meets the leavening power of water kefir, transforming into a soft and fragrant focaccia, ideal for enriching the winter table. Water kefir stimulates the leavening and creates a soft and airy texture with a delicately crispy crust, enhancing the natural sweetness of the pumpkin. The secret of TIBI's leavening power: Water kefir liquid is an extraordinary ally in the kitchen. Thanks to its load of natural bacteria and yeasts, this fermented product accelerates the leavening processes, giving doughs a unique lightness and a complexity of flavor reminiscent of sourdough. In this focaccia, TIBI not only stimulates leavening but helps create a soft and airy texture with a delicately crispy crust. Moreover, the slight acidity of water kefir enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin, delivering a flavor balance that will win you over at the first bite.
Cut the pumpkin into cubes and cook it by steaming or in the oven until soft, then mash it with a fork until you get a puree.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, water kefir, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pumpkin puree. Mix well until you get a soft and elastic dough (it will be slightly sticky, this is normal).
Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise for 10 hours at room temperature.
Transfer the dough to an oiled baking tray, gently spread it out with your hands.
Cover and let it rise for at least another 2 hours.
Pour a drizzle of oil, add coarse salt and rosemary, then create the classic dimples with your fingers.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 220°C for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Large bowl
Oven
Baking tray
Cloth
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for longer preservation.
To speed up the leavening, you can add 1 g of dry yeast to the water kefir and let it rest for 5-10 minutes until bubbles form. This focaccia is a versatile base that can be enriched with aromatic herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds, and cheeses as desired.
Italia, Toscana
| Energy (kcal) | 174.12 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 33.82 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.62 |
| Fat (g) | 2.63 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 0.39 |
| Protein (g) | 5.39 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.17 |
| Sale (g) | 0.36 |
