Spanish Coca with Roquefort Cheese, Figs and Walnuts

By California Walnuts
Total Time
2 Hrs, 20 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1 piece

DESCRIPTION

Enjoy this take on a traditional Spanish flatbread, which is a specialty of the provinces of Catalonia. The yeasted dough is enriched with just a bit of olive oil, then baked and topped with savory Roquefort cheese, sliced figs, and chopped California walnuts.

Prep Time
1 Hr, 45 Mins
Cook Time
35 Mins
Total Time
2 Hrs, 20 Mins
Calories
440
Total Fat
18
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
Cholesterol
6
Sodium
278
Carbohydrates
60
Dietary Fiber
4
Protein
11

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water, divided
  • 4 cups white flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons baker's yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces Roquefort cheese or soft cheese such as goat or feta, crumbled
  • 8 fresh or dried* figs, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped California walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs for garnish (recommend Rosemary or Parsley)

*If using dried figs, rehydrate before cooking. To rehydrate, place figs in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let set 2-4 minutes until plump.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Dilute the yeast in 2 tablespoons of water..
  3. Form a volcano with the flour and add the oil and diluted yeast. Add remaining water and salt. Knead well for about 5 minutes or until elastic and well combined.
  4. Place the dough into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place, and let stand 90 minutes or until dough doubles its volume.
  5. Spread the dough in a lightly oiled baking sheet and form a border around the edges by pinching them slightly.
  6. Spread the cheese, figs and walnuts to decorate the coca. Bake in oven for 35 minutes; let it cool, sprinkle with minced herbs (optional) and serve.