Breads

Green Buckwheat Focaccia

Name: Green Buckwheat Focaccia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g green buckwheat (3 full cups); 1 cup water; A pinch of salt; Olive oil, for drizzling on top; Coarse salt, for sprinkling on top; Rosemary

An indulgent, tasty focaccia made from green buckwheat, topped with olive oil, coarse salt, and rosemary. Two minutes of work and you have a healthy, filling focaccia.

Published on December 10, 2023

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Total time155 min

Servings4 servings

Ingredients

500 g green buckwheat (3 full cups)
1 cup water
A pinch of salt
Olive oil, for drizzling on top
Coarse salt, for sprinkling on top
Rosemary

Instructions

1Soak the green buckwheat in a bowl of water for at least two hours or overnight.
2Rinse the buckwheat well and transfer it to a food processor.
3Add 1 cup of water, a little salt, and spices to taste, then blend until you get a relatively thin batter.
4Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rest for about 20 minutes.
5Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) on convection.
6Transfer the dough to a baking pan, drizzle olive oil on top, and sprinkle with coarse salt and rosemary. Make sure the focaccia is 8-10 cm thick.
7Lower the temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 20 minutes, until golden.

So what do you think of an indulgent focaccia with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and coarse salt on top? This time in a green buckwheat version, two minutes of work and you have a healthy, tasty focaccia. Enjoy!