Description
This delicious focaccia bread topped with herbs and vegetables is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh rosemary
- Olives
- 1 bell pepper
- Feta cheese
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh herbs
- Dried herbs like oregano or thyme
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of warm water with 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of sea salt, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little flour as you knead.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto an oiled baking sheet. Gently stretch and press the dough into a rectangle or rectangle shape, about 1 inch thick.
- Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes, allowing it to puff up nicely.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingers and drizzle with more olive oil.
- Add your chosen toppings – I love using rosemary, sliced cherry tomatoes, and olives for a festive look.
- Place the focaccia in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once baked, let it cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the holiday flavors!
Notes
- Letting the dough rise in a warm place is key to successful bread making.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg