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italian herb & sun-dried tomato focaccia

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lisa Ann DiNunzio
@Lisa_Ann
Vineland, NJ

Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread with different herbs, seasonings, and toppings. You could add olives, crushed red pepper, shredded cheese, sliced Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh garlic, etc. It's not difficult to make, tastes wonderful, and the aroma of freshly baked focaccia is amazing! Try this recipe, you will be surprised how easy it is to make.

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Serve this Italian herb and sun-dried tomato focaccia with your favorite pasta dish, dip it in flavored olive oil, or eat a slice as a snack. Simple to make, this bread is dense and chewy with a slight crisp outside. Filled with fresh herbs and sun-dried tomatoes, this focaccia bread is delicious!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For italian herb & sun-dried tomato focaccia

  • 1 Tbsp
    Instant Yeast
  • 1 1/2 c
    Cups Warm Water
  • 3 Tbsp
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Plus Additional
  • 3 1/2 c
    Unbleached All-purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    Sea Salt, plus additional
  • 1 tsp
    Dried Oregano, Plus Additional
  • 1/2 tsp
    Dried Basil, Plus Additional
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder, plus additional
  • 1/4 c
    Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 10
    Sun-dried Tomatoes In Olive Oil, Drained And Chopped

How To Make italian herb & sun-dried tomato focaccia

  • Dissolve 1 Tbsp of yeast in 1 1/2 cups of warm water. Oil a 9x13 baking pan.
    1
    Dissolve 1 Tbsp of yeast in 1 1/2 cups of warm water. Oil a 9x13 baking pan liberally with olive oil.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
    2
    Combine all the ingredients except the Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • Add the water and yeast mixture, mixing slowly.
    3
    Add the water and yeast mixture, mixing slowly.
  • Beat with an electric mixer at high speed or a wooden spoon for 60 seconds.
    4
    Beat with an electric mixer at high speed or a wooden spoon for 60 seconds. The batter will be sticky.
  • Scoop batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
    5
    Scoop batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Put a little olive oil on your hands to pat the dough into the pan easier.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise.
    6
    Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour or until it becomes puffy.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    7
    In the last 10-15 minutes that the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Gently poke the dough with your fingers, but do not poke through the dough.
    8
    Gently poke the dough with your fingers, but do not poke through the dough. Just create small dimples.
  • Drizzle the dough lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and additional dried herbs.
    9
    Drizzle the dough lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and any additional dried herbs of your choice (if desired).
  • Bake the bread until golden brown.
    10
    Bake the bread until golden brown, about 35 - 40 minutes.
  • Slightly cool the focaccia bread.
    11
    Remove from the oven. Wait 5 minutes and take the focaccia out of the pan. Place it onto a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
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