Focaccia Art
Focaccia Art is a delightful and visually stunning bread that doubles as a creative canvas for your culinary imagination. With its golden crust, fluffy texture, and aromatic herbs, this dish will wow your guests at any gathering. Perfect for family dinners or brunch with friends, Focaccia Art transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality masterpiece that everyone will love. Get ready to elevate your cooking game and impress with this Instagram-worthy creation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme
- Assorted toppings (e.g., olives, cherry tomatoes)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water with sugar in a bowl and sprinkling yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well, pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, then stir until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, stretch onto a greased baking sheet, make dimples on the surface.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle fresh herbs and toppings. Let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to adapt the recipe with seasonal veggies or different cheeses to suit your taste. For added flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.