Description
A delightful focaccia topped with sweet lemony strawberry and rhubarb filling, finished with a tangy lemon icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces)
- 2 cups rhubarb (sliced into 1/2-inch chunks)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup flour (for streusel topping)
- 2/3 cup sugar (for streusel topping)
- 5 tbsp butter (cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes for a crumblier texture)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 6 cups flour (for dough)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for dough)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 envelopes yeast
- 2 1/3 cups water (warmed to 110°F to 115°F)
- 5 tbsp butter (for the baking dish)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar (for lemon icing)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (for lemon icing)
Instructions
- Combine the sliced rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Let the fruit filling cool to room temperature while preparing the streusel topping.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and ground ginger for the topping, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Refrigerate the crumble mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, then add warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let it rest in a covered bowl for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a baking dish.
- Stretch the rested dough gently to fit the pan and layer the cooled fruit filling and crumble mixture on it.
- Cover with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
- Bake the focaccia for 40 to 45 minutes at 375°F until golden brown, then drizzle with lemon icing while warm.
- Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using fresh fruit is recommended for the best flavor.
- Keep the butter cold when making the streusel for a better texture.
- Allow the dough to relax if it resists stretching.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg