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Focaccia Over the summer I ran many children’s workshops, but I have to say, one of my highlights was what the children did with this focaccia recipe. I gave them this recipe and told them to be creative… and this is what they came up with (as seen in photographs). I wanted to share the recipe with you at home because not only are they super tasty but they can also be incredibly fun to make for you and your children! Use a cutlery knife to quickly mix the water into the flour mix, turn the bowl as you’re mixing to evenly distribute it. (makes 6 small individual rolls) 250g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting Pour a little of the remaining water over any dry crumbs. Mix again with the cutlery knife and use your hands to bring it together. 7g dried yeast 1 tsp salt 160ml warm water olive oil, for greasing Knead the bread dough on a lightly floured work surface for 5-10 minutes until it is soft and even in texture. Shape into 6 individual rolls. 1 tsp sea salt choice of herbs Mix together the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Lightly oil a baking tray and place your rolls onto the tray. Evenly distribute most of the warm water and the olive oil over the mixture. Keep the remaining water aside. Cover the dough with a piece of lightly oiled clingfilm and leave to rise for about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Check that the dough is ready to go into the oven by lightly pressing one corner of it with your finger. If an indentation is left, the dough is proved and ready. Before you place it in the oven, make dimples using your finger at regular intervals in the dough. Rachel’s creative cooking 42 | hiyabucks.com 07429 182343 [email protected] www.rachelscreativecooking.co.uk I have an Advanced Certificate Diploma from Leiths School of Food and Wine. I hold after-school cookery club sessions for primary school children.