Mixed Grill Italian-Inspired Sando with Vegan Focaccia

Course Description:

Learn to create delicious, herb-infused vegan focaccia bread, topped with fresh tomatoes and courgettes. This course will also teach you how to make a flavourful romesco sauce and prepare gourmet fillings like grilled aubergine, broccolini, pickled fennel, and fresh basil. Perfect for summer salads or antipasti platters, this focaccia will help you master basic baking skills and culinary creativity.

Course Objectives:

• Master focaccia dough preparation.
• Infuse bread with fresh herbs and bake to perfection.
• Create a vibrant romesco sauce.
• Prepare and assemble gourmet fillings.

Course Outline:

Dough Preparation

• Ingredients and techniques.
• Kneading and proofing.

Baking Focaccia

• Shaping, proofing, and baking.
• Tips for a perfect crust.

Romesco Sauce

• Ingredient preparation and blending.

Gourmet Fillings

• Grilling vegetables and pickling fennel.
• Preparing rocket and basil.

Assembly and Presentation

• Assembling the final dish.