Focaccine with Cherry Tomatoes

Embrace the flavors of Italy with this simple yet incredibly delicious Focaccine with Cherry Tomatoes. The dough is beautifully soft and chewy, thanks to a blend of classic Italian ingredients. Topped with colorful cherry tomatoes, olives, and basil, each bite is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors.

This recipe is Budget, Vegan-Friendly, and Quick, with the main ingredients being all-purpose flour and cherry tomatoes.

Whether you’re enjoying this as a side dish or as a standalone snack, it’s sure to impress!

Focaccine with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

It all starts with a simple yeast dough that’s allowed to rest, capturing the beauty of slow fermentation. Toppings are then added, offering a contrast of flavors and textures. The final touch of fresh basil elevates this dish to new culinary heights.

Preparing the Dough

• In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in water.
• Add the flour and mix until combined.
• Stir in the salt.
• Incorporate the olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.

Letting the Dough Rest

• Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
• Let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Divide into 100g portions and let them rest for 2-3 hours in a covered box.

Preparing the Toppings

• Halve the cherry tomatoes and place in a bowl.
• Add olives, basil, and seasoning. Mix well.

Assembling and Baking

• Flatten each dough portion and create grooves with your fingertips.
• Top with prepared vegetables.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Serving

• Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

Focaccine with Cherry Tomatoes

This Focaccine with Cherry Tomatoes is a quick and easy dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. It’s perfect as a side dish or even as a main course for a casual meal.

Servings 5

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Resting time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 38 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Oven

Ingredients

  

• Dough
• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 6 g fresh yeast
• 15 g salt
• 300 ml water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Topping
• Cherry tomatoes
• Olives
• Basil

Instructions

 

• Prepare Dough: Dissolve yeast in water, add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead and let rest.
• Prepare Toppings: Halve tomatoes, add olives and basil. Mix.
• Assemble and Bake: Flatten dough, add toppings, and bake at 200C/400F for 12-15 minutes.
• Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

The dough can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for even better flavor.
You can add other toppings like garlic, rosemary, or vegan cheese for extra flavor.

Calories: 175kcal

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Focaccine with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe, Homemade Focaccia, Mediterranean Flatbread Recipe, Quick and Easy Italian Side Dish, Vegan-Friendly Italian Bread