Blog Post: Gluten-Free Focaccia That’ll Make You Cry (With Joy!)

Hey there, gluten-free foodies! Today, I'm sharing a recipe that’s so good, it'll bring tears to your eyes.

It might even be better than sex (depending on the skills of your latest lover, of course). We're talking about a focaccia bread made with Fioreglut flour from Italy—yes, that magical gluten-removed wheat starch flour that’s certified gluten-free and celiac-safe in the EU. It's expensive but worth it, I swear!

This focaccia has a crisp crust and a springy, chewy texture that’ll make you wonder if you accidentally baked regular bread. I like to give it a generous shake of green za'atar before baking to add a zesty, herby kick and serve it at parties with a selection of oils and vinegars for dipping. Ready to dive into bread heaven? Let’s get baking! Want to take it to even greater heights? Pair this with a hefty helping of my gluten free Shakshuka.

Gluten-Free Focaccia with Green Za'atar

Ingredients:

• 500g (about 4 cups) Fioreglut flour

• 475ml (about 2 cups) warm water

• 10g (about 2 1/4 tsp) dry yeast

• 50ml (about 1/4 cup) olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)

• 35g (about 2 tbsp) salt

• 2 tablespoons green za'atar

• Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Mix the Dough: Throw all the ingredients into your stand mixer and let it do the hard work. Mix until you have a smooth, sticky dough. No need to knead it like it owes you money; just mix until combined.

2. Prep the Pan: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the dough into the tray and smooth it out a bit.

3. Stretch and Dimple: Now for the fun part. Cover your hands with more oil than a male stripper at a bachelorette party and stretch the dough out to fill the pan. Then, stab it all over with your fingers to create those signature focaccia dimples. This is your chance to take out some frustration!

4. Second Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for about 40 minutes. Use this time wisely—perhaps contemplate life, watch cat videos, or plot your next kitchen adventure.

5. Preheat and Top: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Drizzle more olive oil on top, sprinkle generously with green za'atar, and finish with a pinch of coarse sea salt. It’s like dressing up your focaccia for a night out.

6. Bake: Pop the focaccia in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp. The aroma will drive you wild, but stay strong.

7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the focaccia cool slightly before cutting into it (if you can wait that long). Then, enjoy the chewy, springy, herby perfection that’ll make you weep with joy.
   

So there you have it—a focaccia recipe that’s so good, it might just be better than, well, you know. This gluten-free wonder will make you forget you ever had to give up bread.

Try it out, and let me know if it makes you cry (happy tears only, please). And if you’ve got a lover who can’t quite compare, have another helping. Happy baking!

If you enjoyed this recipe, don’t forget to check out more gluten-free delights right here on Gluten Free and Giggly. Until next time, keep laughing and eating well!