7gactive dry yeast*see the notes to halve the yeast
280mlwarm water
0.5medium onion
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
0.5tspcumin seeds
1tbspcoriander seeds
3tspfresh or dried mint
Instructions
Instructions mini focaccias with cumin, coriander and mint
In a dry pan toast, for a couple of minutes, coriander and cumin seeds. Pour the spices in a mortar, add dry mint and grind. If you use fresh mint grind first coriander and cumin and then add finely chopped mint leaves into the mix.
In a large bowl sift flour and salt. Separately dissolve yeast, water and sugar. Pour the mixture in the center of the flour and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes or in an stand mixer with a dough hook until it becomes smooth and elastic. Lightly grease a bowl with some olive oil, transfer the dough, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles the volume.The rising times are approximate, it can take more or less time depending on the temperature of the environment, the freshness of the yeast, the strength of the flour and other factors not related to the recipe.
Deflate the dough and divide it into 8 to 10 equal parts. Roll each piece of dough into a ball, make it flat and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cover with a cotton cloth for 15 minutes during which you are going to prepare the topping.Finely chop the onion and mix it with spices and oil. Spread the onion mixture on the buns.
Preheat oven to 200 ° C and bake the mini focaccias for 15 – 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
1 hour 15 minutes waiting time.* To keep your bread, rolls, pizzas, focaccia and other yeast dough recipes soft and fragrant for longer, you need to cut the amount of active dry yeast in half and extend the rising time.The nutritional values are generated automatically for indicative purposes only and are therefore not completely accurate.