Focaccia in the Ninja Foodi

Focaccia from scratch baked in under 15-minutes in the Ninja Foodi. Can you imagine the light salty crust and airy crumb? It is like having the best French Fry you have ever had but it's bread. We could always find Focaccia straight out of the oven when we lived back in Italy. Actually, we lived in Liguria where it originated. One thing I love was how easy it was to always find it fresh at the local bakery or I should say Focacciaria. Everyone needs to experience this Italian treat in their own home without jetlag. Focaccia in the Ninja Foodi is from-scratch with a crisp crust, tender and airy crumb. Even better this focaccia is done in under an hour…half of that time is just proofing. So, now it is my turn to share with you.

Karina

Focaccia from scratch baked in under 15-minutes in the Ninja Foodi. You can have this Italian treat with its light salty crust, tender and airy crumb right at home ... No jetlag.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Rising time 30

Total Time 1

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Italian

Servings 8 Servings

Equipment

Ninja Foodi XL 14-1
Cake pan (8-inch cake pan)
Mixing Bowls
Danish Dough Hook (Optional)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water (95 - 100 degrees F.)
1 teaspoon cane sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil (Sautéing and baking type)
1 ¾ cup all-purpose unbleached flour
1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoning
1 cup Parmiggiano cheese freshly grated

Instructions

Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into an 8-inch cake pan. Set aside.
Combine active dry yeast, warm water, and cane sugar in a large mixing bowl. Set aside to allow the yeast to activate and foam up for 4 to 5 minutes.
Once the yeast is foaming up, add the salt, olive oil, unbleached all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, and freshly grated Parmigiano cheese. Mix well.
Once the dough is almost mixed, you have a little bit of flour left. I knead the dough with my hands for 3 to 4 minutes or until all the flour is incorporated into the dough. Don’t be tempted to add extra flour.
Place the smooth dough into the prepared cake pan. Coat the dough with the oil. With the extra, oil the sides of the pan.
In the Ninja Foodi cooking pot, pour ⅓ cup of water.
Put the cake pan on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack into the cooking pot.
Use the AIR FRYER / STOVETOP MODE and select the PROOF Function.
Set the temperature to 95 degrees F. and the time to 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, press the dough down creating little finger wells. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top.
Select STEAMCRISP MODE and the STEAM & CRISP Function. Set the temperature to 325 degrees F. Set the time for 10 minutes. Once it is cooked, the temperature is 190 degrees F.
Carefully take the focaccia pan out of the Ninja Foodi. Using a knife, release the edge of the focaccia from the pan. Allow cooling for 4 to 5 minutes, until you are able to manipulate the pan with your hands.
Place on a cooling rack and cool.
Serve and Enjoy!

Keyword Easy to make, Focaccia, from scratch, Ninja Foodi, simple ingredients