Gluten-free Olive, Rosemary & Biltong Focaccia with Chief Nutrition

Makes 1 loaf | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Blooming Time: 65 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 – 30 minutes

Finding high-quality gluten-free bread without unwanted additives can be a challenge, so we’re excited to share this one with you. Aromatic rosemary, briny olives, and Chief Nutrition’s Traditional Biltong, it’s become a staple in our weekly meals, and we think it’ll become one in yours too.

Ingredients:

• 5 cups gluten-free plain flour
• 2 x 30g Chief Nutrition Grass-Fed Beef Biltong Traditional
• 3 cups warm water
• 1 cup pitted olives of choice
• ¼ cup dried rosemary
• 4 ½ tbsp rapid-rise yeast powder
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 4 tsp gluten-free baking powder
• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes

Method:

1. Preheat a fan-forced oven to 180°C. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring together with a wooden spoon. Set aside.
2. Add yeast and honey to the warm water in a mixing bowl, stirring to combine. Set to the side to bloom for 35 minutes. (It’ll start to look foamy on top)
3. Now pour 2 tbsp of olive oil and yeast mixture over the dry mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon to combine.
4. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Gently transfer the dough onto the tray and pat it down gently with your fingertips. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and place a clean tea towel over the top. Place to the side to allow to rise for 30 mins.
5. Coat your fingertips with olive oil and use your fingers to poke several holes in the dough to form the characteristic “dimples” of focaccia.
6. Sprinkle over the biltong, olives, and rosemary. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 mins or until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

We hope this focaccia earns a regular spot in your kitchen. It’s proof that gluten-free baking doesn’t mean compromising on flavour or quality, just good, real ingredients doing what they do best.