Savory Bacon
Green Pea Focaccia Buns

Golden-brown individual focaccia buns topped with smoky bacon, sweet green peas, melted cheese, and a rich mayonnaise drizzle, baked to bubbly perfection.

Ingredients

• 500 g bread flour
• 350 ml lukewarm water
• 5 g instant yeast
• 8 g salt
• 30 ml olive oil
• 150 g bacon
• 100 g green peas
• 120 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 50 ml mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1Mix the dough ingredients

   

   Place all the dough ingredients into a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook attachment, and slowly pour in the liquid while mixing to combine everything evenly.

   Tip: Add liquids gradually to ensure the flour absorbs the moisture properly without splashing.
2. 2Check gluten development

   

   Take a small piece of the soft white dough and gently stretch it between your fingers to test its elasticity and check the gluten network development.

   Tip: The dough should stretch into a smooth, translucent membrane without tearing easily.
3. 3Shape the dough in container

   

   Gently shape and smooth the prepared white dough into a neat rectangle directly inside a transparent plastic container.

   Tip: Keep your hands lightly greased or floured to prevent the soft dough from sticking to your fingers.
4. 4Fold and stretch the dough

   

   Perform a stretch-and-fold by grabbing the edge of the proofed dough, pulling it up gently, and folding it over toward the center inside the transparent container.

   Tip: This helps strengthen the dough structure and redistributes yeast and temperature during proofing.
5. 5Tip out the proofed dough

   

   Carefully invert the plastic container to tip the fermented dough out onto a generously floured cloth surface without deflating it.

   Tip: Ensure the cloth has enough flour or bran to prevent the sticky dough from adhering to the fabric.
6. 6Divide the dough

   

   Use a plastic dough scraper to cleanly cut and divide the large mound of dough into smaller, even portions directly on the floured cloth.

   Tip: Make firm, single cuts with the scraper rather than sawing to avoid tearing the delicate dough structure.
7. 7Brush oil on the dough

   

   Take a pastry brush and apply a thin layer of cooking oil evenly over the surface of the shaped round dough portions on the baking sheet.

   Tip: Brushing oil on top prevents the dough from drying out and helps the toppings adhere better.
8. 8Create center wells

   

   Use your fingers to press firmly down into the center of each dough portion, creating a distinct well or indentation while keeping the outer edges intact.

   Tip: Press firmly enough to make a deep pocket, but take care not to puncture the bottom of the dough.
9. 9Add bacon filling

   

   Place pieces of bacon neatly into the center wells created in each of the dough portions.

   Tip: Arrange the bacon evenly inside the pocket so that every bite gets a good portion of meat.
10. 10Scatter green peas

    

    Take a handful of green peas and scatter them directly over the bacon inside the center of each dough piece.

    Tip: Distribute the peas evenly to add a fresh pop of color and texture to the savory filling.
11. 11Sprinkle cheese

    

    Scatter a generous amount of shredded cheese evenly over the bacon and green peas in each dough well.

    Tip: Make sure the cheese covers the fillings so it melts completely and binds everything together during baking.
12. 12Squeeze mayonnaise

    

    Squeeze mayonnaise in a neat lattice or zigzag pattern directly over the assembled bacon, peas, and cheese toppings.

    Tip: A squeeze bottle helps control the flow for a clean and even decorative pattern.

Storage & Reheating

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