Description
A delicious and fluffy Italian bread topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet and stretch it out to fit the pan.
- Top the dough with halved cherry tomatoes, diced mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use heirloom tomatoes.
- Let the focaccia cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Margherita Focaccia Bread, Italian bread, focaccia recipe, homemade focaccia