Margherita Focaccia Bread
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Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
24m
Total Time
44m
This Margherita Focaccia Bread is a flavorful and aromatic treat. The dough is made with Italian seasoning, garlic, olive oil, and flour. Topped with a sweet and tangy cherry tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil, this bread is perfect for sharing or for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Servings:
8
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine yeast, water, and sugar. Stir and let it rest 5 minutes.
2
In a small bowl combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic.
3
Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil aside.
4
Add flour and stir to combine.
5
Add dough to a greased bowl and cover with a tea towel. Rest for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
6
While the dough is rising, prepare the sauce. Add the garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
7
Preheat oven to 450°F.
8
Pour remaining oil mixture into a 9x11-inch baking dish. Use a pastry brush to coat the pan.
9
Add the dough to the pan and work the dough to the edges. Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough.
10
Set in the oven to bake for 12 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
11
Remove from oven, add sauce, basil leaves, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and sliced tomatoes.
12
Bake another 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories560kcal28%
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Fat30g1%
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Saturated Fat9g0%
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Carbohydrates57g2%
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Fiber2g0%
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Sugar5g0%
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Protein20g1%
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Cholesterol16mg0%
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Sodium415mg20%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.