Giro d'Italia Sandwich: Liguria Focaccia

Focaccia Dough Preparation

• Ingredients: flour, malt, yeast, water.
• Mix in a planetary mixer until dough forms.
• Add olive oil and salt.
• Let the dough rise.
• Stretch and poke holes in the dough; let rise again.
• Add oil, water, and salt before baking.

Potato Topping

• Thinly slice potatoes.
• Mix with oil, salt, and grated garlic.
• Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.

Green Bean Preparation

• Trim green beans.
• Boil in salted water for about 2 minutes.
• Drain and season with oil and lemon.

Pesto Preparation

• Combine pecorino cheese, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, basil, salt, and garlic in a blender.
• Blend until smooth.

Focaccia Assembly

• Slice the focaccia and place it on a cutting board.
• Add a small amount of stracchino cheese and bake briefly.
• Add potatoes, pesto, and green beans.
• Add more pesto and close with another slice of focaccia.