Garden Foccacia

Name: Garden Foccacia
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Dough: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting); Dough: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Dough: 2 teaspoons instant yeast; Dough: 1 1/2 cups warm water; Dough: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Garden Toppings (Get creative!):: Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, chives, dill, etc.); Garden Toppings (Get creative!):: Cherry tomatoes, halved; Garden Toppings (Get creative!):: Sliced bell peppers (any color); Garden Toppings (Get creative!):: Red onion, thinly sliced; Garden Toppings (Get creative!):: Olives; Garden Toppings (Get creative!):: Edible flowers (optional); Garden Toppings (Get creative!):: Coarse sea salt or flaked salt

Pairs With Sauvignon Blanc

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Difficulty:: Easy
Prep Time:: 3 hours
Cook Time:: 25 minutes
Total Time:: 3 hr 25 minutes
Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Dough

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting) 7 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast 4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water 3 cups warm water
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Garden Toppings (Get creative!):

Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, chives, dill, etc.) Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, chives, dill, etc.)
Cherry tomatoes, halved Cherry tomatoes, halved
Sliced bell peppers (any color) Sliced bell peppers (any color)
Red onion, thinly sliced Red onion, thinly sliced
Olives Olives
Edible flowers (optional) Edible flowers (optional)
Coarse sea salt or flaked salt Coarse sea salt or flaked salt

Instructions

Make the Dough: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt, and yeast. Add the warm water and 1/4 cup of olive oil, and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously drizzle olive oil in a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Shape the Focaccia: Once the dough has doubled, gently transfer it to the prepared pan. Use your fingertips to press and stretch the dough to fill the pan, creating an even layer. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
Create Your Garden: Drizzle the top of the dough with more olive oil. Use your fingertips to create dimples all over the dough. Now, get creative! Arrange your chosen vegetables and herbs on top of the dough, pressing them lightly into the dimples. Think of it as a beautiful garden design. Sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
Bake the Focaccia: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and the vegetables are tender. Looking for more vibrant veggies? Top your cooked foccaccia with fresh herbs or vegetables to have your foccaccia photo ready. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving with our Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy your beautiful and delicious garden focaccia!