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Tomato Basil Focaccia Bread A Flavorful, Rustic Delight

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A delicious and rustic focaccia bread topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1.5 tsp instant or active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Toppings

  • to taste flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions 

  • Mix warm water, yeast, and honey; let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil to form a shaggy dough. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let rise covered for 1-2 hours until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet. Stretch dough into pan, create dimples, drizzle with olive oil. Top with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and sprinkle sea salt.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy. Cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the dough rise longer or add herbs to the dough.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil, Focaccia, tomato