Food & Cooking Recipes Recipes by Region Italian Recipes Lemon Focaccia 3.5 (4) 12 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 27, 2011 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 focaccia This recipe for mouthwatering lemon focaccia is courtesy of chef Chris Bianco. Ingredients 1 package (¼ ounce) instant yeast 5 cups all-purpose flour, preferably organic 2 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt Olive oil, for bowl and baking sheet ½ pound Pecorino Pepato, thinly sliced 2 lemons, very thinly sliced crosswise 1 sprig rosemary, leaves only ¼ teaspoon fleur de sel 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions In a large bowl, combine yeast and 2 1/2 cups flour with 2 cups water; whisk to combine. Let stand 15 minutes. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour and salt; mix until well combined. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead until wet and tacky, but not sticky, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a well-oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until doubled in size, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Oil a large rimmed baking sheet and press dough evenly into baking sheet. Let rise until puffy, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Cover dough with Pecorino Pepato and lemon slices and sprinkle with rosemary leaves and salt; drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Rotate baking sheet, and continue baking until lemons and crust are golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove bread from baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool at least 10 minutes before serving. Rate it Print