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Tomato Rosemary Focaccia

Oct 29, 2014 · 20 Comments

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The perfect focaccia bread has a slightly chewy texture and a crusty bottom and is laden with rich olive oil flavor throughout…this tomato rosemary focaccia is just that, and more!

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Our tomato harvest this year was fantastic. It may have had something to do with the fact that I used some compost in the soil (yes, I have a worm compost in my basement, it’s kinda gross and kinda cool at the time) or it may have had something to do with the fact that I over planted (don’t tell my hubby he was right and I shouldn’t have planted six plants in a foot by foot area). Whatever the reason, we had bowlful after bowlful of tomatoes.

Garden-tomatoes

And I just wanted needed to use them in everything, so when I set out to making bread (a feat in and of itself because I have zero patience) I thought it just a natural fit to top focaccia with tomatoes and rosemary.

This bread’s wonderful chewy texture comes from the fact that there are two risings, so don’t skip that step (trust me, it’s suuuuuper hard to do, but so worth it!)

To make the focaccia you’ll make the dough, let it rise, then punch it down (this step is always fun) then transfer it to an oiled pan, then press fingers down into it…make lots of little holes…then place tomatoes rosemary and olive oil on top let it rise again, then bake slice and enjoy!

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You’ll watch this focaccia disappear! Have one bite and you’ll be hooked, it’s the perfect combo of fresh rosemary, olive oil and tomatoes, all baked to perfection in the form of bread! It just screams fresh and delicious!

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Tomato Rosemary Focaccia

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Prep Time: 2 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Inactive Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 -15

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups warm water
  • 2 1/2 tsp Active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 4 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus more for oiling a bowl and a pan
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Table Salt
  • 3 3/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt Fleur De Sel
  • 1-2 large Tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 3-4 Sprigs fresh rosemary chopped

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine 1/2 cup warm water, yeast and sugar. stir once or twice and let stand until foamy (5 minutes).
  • Pour into a stand mixer bowl, add remaining water, 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, table salt and flour. Use dough hook attachment and turn to speed 2 for 7 minutes. The dough will be soft, do not add more flour, form it into an oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 45 minutes.
  • Oil a large 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 Pan.
  • Punch dough down in the bowl, then transfer it to the oiled pan and stretch it out to fit the pan - it may come off the edges a little bit- press finger tips down into the dough to make little wells, don't poke through it though.
  • Place tomato slices on the dough, then sprinkle the rosemary over the tomatoes and sprinkle the Fleur De Sel over the tomatoes and then drizzle remaining 2 tbs olive oil over the dough, then cover it with plastic wrap and let rise for another 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450, then bake focaccia for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes then cut into squares and enjoy!

 

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  1. Susan L Craig says

    July 30, 2021 at 5:26 am

    Wow! This may be dinner tonight. It looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 6, 2021 at 9:36 am

      I think you’ll love it! We just go SO MANY tomatoes in our CSA box, so definitely going to be making this this weekend.

      Reply
  2. Amanda says

    October 30, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 30, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks girl!

      Reply
  3. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    October 30, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    I adore foccacia! And you can never have too many tomatoes 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 30, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      So true, never too many tomatoes 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    October 30, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Tomato and herb focaccias are my favourite! This recipe reminds me of my time in Italy this summer! I looks so good! 😀

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 30, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks so much girl, totally appreciate the comment!

      Reply
  5. Erin @ Lemon Sugar says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Looks yum!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:27 am

      Thanks girl!

      Reply
  6. Ashley says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    I loveeee focaccia! Yet with all the homemade bread I make I’ve never made it at home … crazy. And must be fixed! This looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Thank you for your sweet comment Ashley! Homemade bread is just the absolute best, isn’t it? I love the taste, but the process usually kills me because I have zero patience lol, so I was suuuuper proud that I made it and actually stepped away to let it rise properly.

      Reply
  7. wearenotmartha says

    October 29, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I love focaccia so much, but have never made my own. This one is so beautiful!

    Sues

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:24 am

      Thank you so much Sues, definitely worth making on your own, the flavor is second to none 🙂

      Reply
  8. Karis says

    October 29, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I’ve been making a lot of bread lately and loving it. Totally worth multiple rise times!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:20 am

      Girl, you must have a lot more patience than I do, making this bread was such a feat for me because I usually have zero patience and end up having Nick make the bread lol.

      Reply
  9. Lynn Lovejoy from Order in the Kitchen says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:27 am

    OMG PHI it’s like you are torturing me through the computer screen and just showing me how far away you live! I wish I could just come over to your house on the regular and just eat all of this food! Oh and I miss you!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 29, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      Awe, girl, thank you so much for your comment, this focaccia bread is definitely worth a trip…just sayin’ lol. Miss you too 🙂

      Reply

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