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Mediterranian Focaccia Bread
Mediterranean focaccia bread is a flavorful, airy flatbread topped with olive oil, herbs, and vibrant tomatoes, and rosemary, capturing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rise Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1 cup warm water between 110 and 115 degrees
- 2 ¼ tsp active yeast
- ¼ tsp honey
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp rosemary sea salt or regular sea salt
- 1 tbsp Mediterranean rub
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Mix the warm water, yeast, and honey in a large bowl and let the yeast bloom.
- Add the flour, ¼ cup olive oil and rosemary sea salt to the yeast mixture and stir with a fork until the flour has been hydrated and a dough forms. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead dough until combined and smooth, about five minutes.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a clean bowl and roll dough ball in oil to coat, this prevents dough from sticking. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise for one hour.
- Coat the sides and bottom of a 9x13” baking dish with butter. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil into the dish and spread up the sides (both butter and olive oil prevent sticking).
- Add the dough to the dish and use your hands to stretch and shape the dough to the size of the pan. Use your finger tips to make dimples in the dough.
- Pour the remaining olive oil over bread and sprinkle with the Mediterranean Rub, using your hands to spread the oil and seasoning over the top of the dough. Add tomatoes and feta on top and press the toppings into the dough.
- Leave uncovered and allow to rise at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450ºF.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve fresh alongside pasta or with oil and vinegar for dipping. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
131IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.