Description
A buttery, herb-infused focaccia topped with vibrant tomatoes and gooey mozzarella, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (for the sauce)
- 18–20 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt (for the sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced (for toppings)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Stir gently and let it rest for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and minced garlic. Pour half into the yeast mixture and set the rest aside. Gradually mix in flour until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, combine garlic, cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse to desired consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle the remaining oil mixture into a baking dish. Punch down risen dough, transfer to the dish, and stretch to the edges, creating dimples on top.
- Bake for 12 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Spread sauce over focaccia, sprinkle with basil, half the mozzarella, and Parmesan, and top with sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for a month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg