At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Forest Hill centre, our talented Chef Holly has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Holly has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Holly’s kitchen, her much-loved Pumpkin Focaccia recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Holly’s Pumpkin Focaccia
Ingredients
- 500gm plain flour
- 1 teaspoon dried yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup cooked and mashed pumpkin
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- Toppings that you like I used garlic, oregano and cheese
Method
- Mix water and yeast in a bowl leave to foam about 5 minutes
- Add pumpkin and oil mix we’ll
- Mix flour and salt and add to wet ingredients
- Kneed together
- Leave in a covered bowl to double in size about 1 hour in a warm room
- Kneed again
- Place in a baking dish and press down to about 2 inches
- Let rest again for 20min
- Top with your preferred toppings and bake in a pre-heated oven at 210 degrees Celsius until golden brown, about 20 minutes
- Remove from oven to cool and enjoy
Whether it’s their first taste of focaccia bread or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Holly likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
