Herbed Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes
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Focaccia is an Italian bread that can be enriched with herbs, vegetables, and cheese. Each region of Italy has its own unique version of focaccia. It can be a perfect addition to a salad, an appetizer, or a standalone dish.
Recipe for one large focaccia.
Total2 h 15 min
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Wait1 h 30 min
Servings6
333 kcal per serving
Ingredients
15 g yeast
400 g wheat flour
200 ml water
1 teaspoon salt
about 12 cherry tomatoes
60 ml olive oil
1/2 bunch of fresh basil
a sprig of rosemary
a handful of fresh thyme
a handful of coriander
Preparation
1
Dissolve the yeast in 50 ml lukewarm water and let it sit for 10 minutes until it starts to activate.2
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.3
Add the yeast mixture and olive oil.4
Gradually pour in the remaining water, kneading the dough with a mixer fitted with a dough hook until it becomes elastic and soft.5
Dust the dough with flour, cover, and let it rise for one hour.6
Chop the basil, coriander, and thyme.7
Add the chopped herbs to the dough and mix.8
Punch the dough with your fist to release the air, then knead again with the mixer.9
Grease the baking sheet with olive oil.10
Stretch the dough on the baking sheet until it covers the entire surface.11
Press the cherry tomatoes into the dough.12
Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.13
Preheat the oven to 250°C.14
Bake the focaccia for 10–15 minutes until golden.15
Serve the focaccia drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt.Rate this recipe:
