adapted by Zaida I. Marrero
Welcome to our Messina 1347 (by Vladimir Suchy and Fernandez Aparicio, RIO Grande Games) culinary adventure, where the worlds of ketogenic lifestyle recipes and immersive board games collide! Today, we bring you a recipe that satisfies both our taste buds and our friends’ (who follows the keto diet) taste buds: Keto Rosemary and Focaccia Bread.
Following a specific diet doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor and friends. We firmly believe in the importance of accommodating guests’ dietary needs when hosting a game night. By adapting recipes to suit their requirements, we demonstrate our thoughtfulness and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and can fully enjoy the experience.
The origins of focaccia can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a staple in their daily diet. We share a recipe published in a Keto Bread book that we believe infuses the spirit of focaccia in a keto-friendly version. This Keto Focaccia Bread is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Get ready to savor every moment of this delicious adventure!
Ingredients:
- Olive oil, for oiling the pan, plus more for adding as a topping
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast (*optional, this ingredient is just for smell effects)
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk *Optional
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Create a sleeve out of aluminum foil. Line an 8″ × 8″ pan with the sleeve and grease it with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, add the yeast and warm water and stir to combine. Set aside until it’s foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, and baking powder and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave for 60 seconds and then give it a stir, and continue microwaving in 20-second increments until the cheese is fully melted and combined when stirred.
- Stir the foamy yeast mixture into the melted cheese until combined, and then stir in the beaten egg until combined. Stir in the almond flour mixture until it forms a dough.
- Spread the dough evenly into the greased pan. Make sure it is smooth and spread to the edges.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over the dough, spreading it out across the entire dough. Sprinkle the dough with the dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bake until it starts to turn golden brown on top, about 15-18 minutes. Cut the loaf into eight sticks and serve
Game Night Tips
- The aluminum sleeve helps in the removal of the bread from the pan.
- Listen to our podcast Messina 1347 Board Game Dinner Party to learn about our guests’ experience after playing the game
- Other recipes inspired by this game are: Keto Cassata Mini Cake, Orange Olive Salad, and Ragu Bianco.
Conclusion
It is very gratifying sharing drinks and food with friends and family, and playing a game afterwards makes the experience even better. Give this recipe a try and share your experience and your inspirations too.