Description
This easy tomato basil focaccia bread is soft, fluffy, and infused with the flavors of garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. It’s the perfect side dish, sandwich bread, or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 500g (4 cups) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 350ml (1½ cups) warm water
- 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 100g (3.5 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, yeast, and sugar.
- Pour in the warm water and olive oil, and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, transfer the dough to a well-oiled baking tray and gently press it out with your fingers to fill the tray.
- Cover again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/430°F.
- Use your fingers to dimple the dough, then press halved cherry tomatoes and basil leaves into the dough.
- Mix the grated garlic with a few tablespoons of olive oil and drizzle over the dough. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Let the dough rise fully to get a light and airy texture.
- Focaccia is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven to refresh the texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
