THE LAB

Three things to make and do

1 Bake a focaccia artwork

Mix up an artistic creation you can eat.

Instructions

1 Put the flour into the mixing bowl. Add the salt and yeast and mix together.

2 Make a hollow in the centre of the flour and add 3 tbsp of oil and the warm water, then mix together thoroughly.

3 Sprinkle a handful of flour onto your work surface and place the mix onto it. Knead for 10 minutes, folding the corners into the middle and pressing down until you get a smooth dough.

4 Now put the dough into a clean bowl, cover with clingfilm and then leave it to “prove” in a warm place for one hour until it has doubled in size.

5 Place the dough onto the baking tray and press and pull it out to fit. Push your fingertips into the dough to make small dents. Pop sprigs of rosemary into the holes then drizzle with 3 tbsp oil.

6 Using your imagination (and your assembled ingredients), paint a scene onto the bread. Then brush with olive oil and bake for 20–30 mins.

How does it work?