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Easy Rosemary Christmas Focaccia

Rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes arranged into a whimsical tree make this no-knead Christmas Focaccia a beautiful holiday centerpiece.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the focaccia:
  • 2 teaspoons yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maldon salt (or other flaky salt)
For decorating:
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • whole cherry tomatoes

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for ten minutes.
  2. After 10 minutes the yeast should be bubbly and active.
  3. To the bubbly yeast and water mixture, add the flour and salt. Stir together to form a dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm place (75 to 78 degrees F) to rise for one hour until doubled in size.
  4. Line an oven-safe skillet or a baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. Spread half of the olive oil over the parchment paper. Turn the dough out onto the parchment paper shaping it roughly into a rectangle. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for one hour.
  6. After the dough has finished rising, drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of the dough and a little onto your hands. Press your fingers into the dough to create dimples over the surface.
  7. Arrange the rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes in the shape of a Christmas tree. Sprinkle salt lightly over the surface.
  8. Bake in a preheated 350F degree oven for 20 minutes.

Notes

  • If the yeast doesn't appear bubbly and frothy after ten minutes, then either the water was the wrong temperature (too warm or too cold), or you need new yeast. 
  • Store at room temperature, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 2 days.
  • May be frozen for up to a month. Be sure to wrap it well with plastic wrap followed by foil, and then place the wrapped bread in a zip top freezer-safe bag.

Nutrition Information

Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.