4 from 3 votes
100% Whole Grain Tomato Basil Focaccia. Vegan Recipe
100% Whole Grain Tomato Basil Focaccia. Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Foaccia bread Recipe. Use other herbs like rosemary or thyme. Vegan Soy-free Recipe Makes a 9 by 5 inch 1.5 inch thick focaccia
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1.5 teaspoons active yeast
- 1/2 cup spelt flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Topping
- 1-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- cherry tomato sliced
- basil finely chopped, fresh or dried
Instructions
- In a bowl, add warm water, yeast, maple syrup and molasses. Mix and let the yeast activate and and get frothy for 10 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and knead for 5-6 minutes.
- Add a tablespoon or so more water or flour, if needed to make a soft to touch dough.
- Spray water on top, cover the bowl with a damp towel and Let the dough rise for 2 hours or until doubled.
- Punch dough down and shape to fill the pan. I used 9 by 5 inch pan. Push or stretch the dough into the pan.
- Spray water on top and let the dough rise for 15 minutes in a warm place.
- Dimple the dough using fingers, Push all the way through the dough.
- Pour olive oil on the dimples. Top with fresh or dried basil and sea salt. then top with sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Let rise for another 20-30 minutes or until doubled.
- Bake in preheated 350 degrees F / 180ºc for 25 minutes.
- Or for a crisp crust, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F / 220ºc, then reduce temperature to 400 F / 200ºc and bake 20 minutes.
- Cool, slice and serve with olive oil. Serve as a side with pasta Or slice horizontally and make a Basil, Lettuce, Tomato, Balsamic grilled Tofu Sandwich
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Notes
- nutritional values based on one loaf
Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
149mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.