Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Focaccia Pugliese with a soft, chewy interior and a crispy crust. Topped with fresh tomatoes, olives, and aromatic herbs, this Italian bread is perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
FOCACCIA DOUGH
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE TOPPING
- 15 grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 10 black olives (pitted and sliced in half)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½–1 tablespoon coarse salt
Instructions
- FOCACCIA DOUGH – In a small bowl, combine honey and warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir to combine. In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt, add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic, then form a ball.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 2 hours in a warm area.
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and oil a pizza pan. Spread dough on the pan, let rest, then make indentations. Top with tomatoes, olives, oregano, olive oil, and salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the Focaccia Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
