Stove Top Stuffed Sweet Focaccia

5 from 6 votes

This Easy Sweet Focaccia, is made in a skillet on the stove. Stuffed with your favourite chocolate and or creamy hazelnut spread. Dessert or snack, it's perfect.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Resting Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH

2 cups all purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup water
1 tablespoon oil (light olive oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil or melted butter)

FOR THE FILLING

½ cup Nutella (or favourite hazelnut cream)
3½ ounces chocolate (dark, milk or white or combination) chopped

EXTRAS

1 tablespoon butter (divided)
2 tablespoons powdered / icing sugar (more or less)

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Instructions

FOR THE DOUGH

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the vanilla, water and oil. Mix together with a fork until combined.
Move dough to a flat surface and knead a few times to form a smooth dough ball. Cover (with bowl or clean towel) and let rest 15 minutes.
Cut the dough in half and form 2x 8 inch (20 cm) circles, one circle spread with the Nutella and sprinkle with the chopped chocolate (or chips). Wet the border with a little water and then place the 2nd circle on top and seal with a fork or wooden fork.
Heat half the butter in a 9-10 inch (23-25 cm) frying pan, place the focaccia in the pan, cover and cook for 7-10 minutes* on low- medium low heat. Remove the focaccia to a clean plate, melt the remain butter and then gently add the uncooked side of the focaccia, again cover and cook for 7-10 minutes. Move to a plate, cool to warm, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!

*Check halfway through to make sure it isn't burning. Turn down heat if cooking too quickly.

Notes

How long does it take to make Focaccia?

This Fast and Easy Focaccia takes about 30 minutes to make, the dough comes together in about 10 minutes (there is a small resting time), then it is then baked in a covered skillet for approximately 5-8 minutes on either side.

The Best Fillings for a Sweet Focaccia

I like to stuff mine with a layer of Hazelnut Cream and grated milk chocolate, you could also use just chocolate, either dark, milk or white chocolate. Just be sure to use a good quality chocolate. Chocolate chips would work too.
Or even fill with a combination of chopped nuts and chocolate.
How about a layer of your favourite jam?
Finely chopped apples tossed with cinnamon, brown sugar and a little melted butter sounds pretty good too.

How to store the stuffed focaccia?

Any leftovers should be stored well wrapped and placed in a airtight bag, and kept at room temperature. It should keep for 1-2 days at the most.

It can also be frozen in a freezer bag or container, it will keep for up to a month. Thaw the focaccia in the fridge overnight and reheat it to warm in a pre-heated oven. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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