Herbed focaccia is a delightful Italian flatbread that captivates the senses with its fragrant aroma, crispy crust, and soft, airy interior. This Mediterranean treat is a versatile culinary canvas, inviting a symphony of herbs, cheeses, and vegetables to dance upon its golden surface. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or a hearty snack, herbed focaccia promises a culinary journey that transports taste buds to the sun-drenched fields of Italy.
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HERBED FLATBREAD (FOCACCIA) 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, active dry yeast, olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, fresh rosemary, mixed tomato, fresh rosemary, caramelized onion, garlic, mixed olive, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir yeast packet into water and allow yeast to bloom. (A light foam should appear on top of the water after about 5 minutes. This means the yeast is alive and active.)
- Add olive oil to water and mix.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and herbs together.
- Once incorporated, create a small well in the middle and pour in the water/yeast/oil mixture.
- Mix by hand, wetting your working hand before mixing so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers. The water and flour should come together and form a rough dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- NOTE: If the dough is too sticky, add more flour in small increments, about 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Once the dough begins to come together, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
- Coat the bowl the dough was initially mixed in with about a tablespoon of olive oil and place the dough ball inside. Give it a few turns to coat the dough in the oil.
- Cover and let the dough rise until it doubles in size about 1 hour.
- While the dough rises, prepare a large baking sheet by generously coating it with olive oil.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten it out into a large rectangle.
- Using a knife or dough scraper, cut the dough into 4 evenly sized rectangles.
- Press the rectangles flat and arrange them with each one pressed into a corner of the baking sheet.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C) while the dough is resting.
- Depending on the temperature of your kitchen and activeness of the yeast, the 4 rectangles should have risen to be about an 1-inch (2 ½ cm) thick.
- Using your fingers, poke the the dough all over--creating small dimples across the surface.
- Generously coat the tops of the dough rectangles one last time with olive oil (some oil will pool inside of the divots we made with our fingers. That's ok!) Use a basting brush to ensure all of the dough gets covered with olive oil.
- Top the dough rectangles with your choice of toppings. (We did four different combinations, including tomatoes with fresh rosemary, caramelized onions and parmesan cheese, mixed olive with gorgonzola cheese, and 3-cheese using parmesan, mozzarella, and gorgonzola.)
- Once finished with the toppings, liberally sprinkle the breads with a coarse salt.
- Bake at 450˚F (230˚C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into equal pieces.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 4 grams
HERBED PARMESAN ONION FOCACCIA
This bread is so full of flavor that spreading butter on it is not necessary. I always hear yums, oohs and aahs when guests take their first bite. It's best served warm, and the next day makes the best toast you've ever had!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a greased baking sheet and punch down (dough will be sticky). With lightly oiled hands, pat dough into a 9-in. circle. Brush with oil; sprinkle with the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HERBED FOCACCIA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Coat a 13 by 9-inch sheet pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread out the pizza dough to fit the sheet pan.
- In a small bowl mix together the Italian seasoning and remaining olive oil. Brush the seasoned oil all over the top of the dough, making sure to reserve about 2 teaspoons. Using your fingers punch dimples about halfway down into the dough. Bake in the hot oven for about 8 minutes.
- Remove the focaccia from the oven, top with tomato slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and bush with remaining 2 teaspoons of the oil mixture. Return to the oven and bake until the focaccia is gold brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm with Tuscan Peasant Soup with Tortellini.
FOCACCIA BREAD HERBED WITH BLACK OLIVE & FRESH ROSEMARY
Try it with Sun dried tomatoes instead of the olives. Have a dish of first press extra virgin olive oil, season it with pepper. Dip away!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover potato with cold water in medium saucepan.
- Simmer until potato is tender.
- Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
- Mash potato.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup warm (NOT HOT) potato water with dissolved 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl, mix together.
- Let stand until the yeast begins to act, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the yeast mixture.
- In a food processor add together the flours, potato and salt.
- Pulse 4 times.
- With the machine running slowly pour through feed tube the yeast mixture.
- Adding rest of water to make a ball of dough in the machine.
- (Be careful not to over add the water) Use only enough water so the dough comes into a ball and away from sides of bowl.
- Knead for 1 minute in food processor.
- Turn out on a floured surface, and knead just until smooth.
- Keep the dough soft.
- Pour 1/2 teaspoon of the oil into a clean bowl.
- Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to oil the top.
- Cover.
- Let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Punch the dough down.
- Use 1 teaspoon of the oil to coat a baking sheet, and place the dough on the baking sheet.
- Gently press the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Pour the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over the top of the dough.
- Use your knuckle to dimple the dough at 1-1/2 inch intervals.
- Sprinkle with the rosemary, black olives and the cheese.
- Place in a cold oven on the center shelf.
- Place a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread.
- Let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Turn on the oven to 375°F.
- Bake the focaccia for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned on top.
- Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack.
- Serve warm.
HERBED FOCACCIA BREAD
A delicious bread that you can change easily by changing the herbs you put in and on it! I'm posting with the original basil, but try it with rosemary too!
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h
Yield 12 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add ingredients for the dough according to bread machine directions.
- Select dough cycle.
- Remove dough to lightly floured surface; cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Grease a 13x9 inch pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Press dough evenly in pan.
- Drizzle with oil, and scatter remaining topping ingredients evenly over dough.
- Cover with towel and let rise in warm place until doubled, 30-40 minutes.
- Poke deep holes with finger in risen dough about 1 inch apart.
- Bake at 400ºF on lower oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove from pan, and serve warm.
HERBED ONION FOCACCIA
I found this recipe in my recent Taste of Home magazine. Its sounds so good and uses a bread machine. It is described that it is best served warmed and the next day makes the best toast you've ever had! Time does not include time for the bread machine cycle. This makes a 1 1/2 lb loaf.
Provided by diner524
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
- When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a greased baking sheet and punch down (dough will be sticky). With lightly oiled hands, pat dough into a 9 inch circle. Brush with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 1032.9, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4, Protein 11
HERBED ONION FOCACCIA
This recipe makes three savory flat breads, but don't be surprised to see them all disappear from your dinner table!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 3 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, salt, 2 cups flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Divide into three portions. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each portion into an 8-in. circle; place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make several 1/4-in. indentations in each loaf. , Brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with green onions, rosemary, sage and oregano. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve with olive oil for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
HERBED FOCACCIA BREAD MIX
Make and share this Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf or jar
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all of the herbs and mix well.
- If you cannot find savory or lavender, don't worry about it.
- Store in a small zip-lock bag.
- Use in Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix, or on top of meats, or in salad dressings.
- Assemble, your dry ingredients in a quart size zip-lock bag, and mix them well in the bag.
- You can do this by sealing it and then turning it over and over.
- For storing your Bread Mix, you can place it in a Mason Jar.
- I like to get some pretty material and glue to the lid of the Mason Jar, then hot glue some pretty lace around the lip of the jar.
- Or if you do not wish to use Jars, you can buy some clear cellophane bags, and store your mix in it, and tie the top with colorful ribbon and attach a cute gift card with the instructions on how to make your Herbed Focaccia Bread.
- Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix Ingredients: 1 Package Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix, 1 Packet (1/4 ounce) quick rise active dry yeast, 1-1/2 Cups Warm Water, 1 Egg, lightly beaten, and 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or Vegetable Oil).
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
- In a large bowl, place the Herbed Focaccia Bread Mix.
- Add the beaten egg, the water/yeast, and the olive oil to the dry ingredients.
- Mix with a wooden spoon.
- The dough will be somewhat sticky.
- Flour a flat surface.
- Turn the bread dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a large bowl and cover with a light dish towel.
- Let it rise in a warm place.
- When the focaccia has risen to double its size, divide it in two.
- Reshape each ball of dough into a round shape much like a pizza crust.
- Place in a 9' round cake pan.
- Brush lightly with additional olive oil.
- If you have time, let it rise for a short time (but not above the top of the pan).
- Bake it in a preheated 350 degree oven, about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve with olive oil or butter.
- Write or type these instructions on your gift card and attach to your container for gift giving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2015.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 3503, Carbohydrate 431.5, Fiber 21.4, Sugar 39.2, Protein 53.1
HERBED FOCACCIA BREAD:
Steps:
- Use bread machine dough cycle per machine instructions. After the cycle is finished, shape dough into a flat, rough circle on an oiled (pam) baking sheet (may sprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal). Lightly coat top of focaccia with olive oil. Push your fingertips into the top, creating craters. Sprinkle top with kosher salt & additional herbs. Cover with clean/dry dish towel & let rise 30 -40 minutes. Oven at 375 degrees and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Keep a close eye on this, every oven is different. Cool on a large wire rack.
HERBED FOCACCIA
A handful of ingredients is all you'll need to turn frozen bread dough into this full-favored favorite. Plus, you can add shredded cheese or adjust the herbs to suit your taste.-Susan Lasken, Woodland Hills, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place dough in a bowl. Combine the basil, oregano and sage; sprinkle 4-1/2 teaspoons over dough. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; knead into dough. Let rest for 10 minutes. Press onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Let rest for 10 minutes., Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. With a wooden spoon handle, make indentation at 1-in. intervals. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Brush with remaining herb mixture. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
HERBED FOCACCIA
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13"x9" baking sheet. Line with greased parchment paper? In medium bowl, combine almond meal, flaxseeds, baking soda, baking powder, salt, rosemary, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir until well blended. Add the olives and tomatoes and mix well. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine milk, 2 Tablespoons oil, and vinegar. In large bowl and using electric mixer on high, beat egg whites until stiff. Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture until well blended. Mix in the egg whites until evenly distributed. Spread the dough in the baking sheet. Brush the top with 1 Tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with additional sea salt. Dimple the surface with your fingertips. Bake 20 minutes. Brush the remaining oil on top of the focaccia and bake for 5 minutes, or until golden and firm to the touch.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Don't overwork the dough. The dough should be soft and pliable, but not sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour until it reaches the right consistency.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place. The dough should double in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
- Bake the focaccia in a hot oven. The focaccia should be golden brown and crusty on top.
- Serve the focaccia warm or at room temperature. Focaccia is best enjoyed the day it is made, but it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Focaccia is an easy-to-make, delicious bread that can be enjoyed in many ways. It can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course. It can also be used to make sandwiches, pizzas, and other dishes. With endless variations and endless flavor combinations, Focaccia is a versatile bread that can be enjoyed by everyone.
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