Blue Cheese and Pancetta Tray Loaf

A fabulous focaccia-style loaf topped with caramelised onions, crispy pancetta, rosemary, and melted blue cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.1 kcals 4272.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 125.4 grams 501.5 grams
Fat 51.2 grams 204.8 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 108.2 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Caster Sugar
plus 1 tsp for cooking the onions
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
for caramelising
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
125
g
Blue Cheese
crumbled
GrainsCereals
600
g
Strong White Flour
plus extra for flouring
Meat
50
g
Pancetta
sliced
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Sea Salt
plus extra for the topping
2
tbsp
Rosemary Leaves
plus extra for serving
1
tbsp
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
100
ml
1
drizzle
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for onions
Vegetables
3
piece
Onions
sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
  • Add 300ml warm water and 100ml olive oil to a well in the center and form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until elastic, then let rise for one hour in an oiled bowl.
  • Sauté sliced onions and thyme in olive oil for 25 minutes until golden.
  • Stir in sugar and vinegar, cook for three minutes, season, and remove from the pan.
  • Cook the pancetta and rosemary in the same pan until crisp, then set aside.
  • Knock back the risen dough and stretch it into a long oval shape.
  • Place on an oiled tray and let rest covered for 30 minutes.
  • Dimple the dough, top with onions, olive oil, and salt, then bake for 20 minutes.
  • Add blue cheese, pancetta, and rosemary, then bake for two more minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve immediately.