Homemade Focaccia with Olives and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 500 g All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 300 ml Warm Water (around 110°F (43°C))
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, plus extra for drizzling)
• 2 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 200 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano Leaves (chopped)
• 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

1. Combine Wet Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, pour the warm water, add 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tsp salt, then stir with a wooden spoon until the salt dissolves.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Dry Ingredients and Form Dough

   Gradually add the sifted flour to the wet mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Once the flour is mostly incorporated, turn the dough onto a lightly oiled surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   Time: PT10M

3. First Rise

   Shape the dough into a ball, coat it lightly with olive oil, place it back in the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

   Time: PT1H

4. Preheat Oven

   While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

5. Shape and Dimple the Dough

   Transfer the risen dough onto a parchment‑lined baking sheet (or directly onto the sheet). Gently stretch it to fit the sheet (about 12 × 8 in). Drizzle a little olive oil over the surface and use your fingertips to press deep dimples all over the dough.

   Time: PT5M

6. Add Toppings

   Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the dough, sprinkle the chopped oregano, and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of coarse sea salt.

   Time: PT5M

7. Bake

   Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are crisp.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 425°F

8. Cool and Serve

   Remove the focaccia from the oven, let it cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

2 g