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Decorated Focaccia Bread

Decorated Focaccia Bread

Cost $8.5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 90 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry ingredients

    • 4 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
    • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

  • Liquids

    • 💧 1 cup warm water (110°F)
    • 🥛 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Decorative toppings

    • 🍅 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 4 spears pickled asparagus, drained
    • 3 jarred roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
    • 🌶 3 mini bell peppers, sliced
    • 3 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
    • 2 sprigs fresh dill
    • 1 sprig fresh sage
    • 1 sprig fresh parsley
    • 1 sprig fresh basil
    • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
    • 1 tablespoon pepitas
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pinch flaked sea salt

STEPS

1

Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, dried Italian herbs, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add warm water, warm milk, and 1/4 cup oil; beat until well combined, about 2 minutes. Gradually add remaining flour until dough is soft and sticky.

2

Scrape down the sides of the bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

3

Oil an 11x17-inch baking sheet, turn dough out, and gently spread it to fit the sheet. Dimple the surface with your fingers and let rest uncovered for 15 minutes.

4

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place an oven rack in the lower third.

5

Decorate the dough surface with toppings (tomatoes, asparagus, roasted peppers, etc.), brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt.

6

Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes. Lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 20 minutes, until golden and springy. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and serve at room temperature.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

273

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 41
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 Ensure water and milk are warm but not hot (around 110°F) to activate the yeast without killing it.Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free environment to speed up proofing.Customize the toppings with your favorite seasonal vegetables and herbs for unique flavors.