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Focaccia Decorative Loaf

Home kitchen, taken with iPhone 15 Pro. Close-up slight angle of freshly prepared focaccia decorative loaf on white plate. Warm appetizing --ar 4:3 --style raw --s 230
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This beautifully decorated focaccia loaf features a soft, airy crumb topped with fragrant herbs and olive oil, perfect for an elegant appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs, for decoration
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved, for decoration
  • Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the dough and transfer to a greased baking sheet. Press and stretch it into a roughly 12×16 inch rectangle.
  6. Using your fingers, create dimples all over the surface of the dough. Drizzle olive oil generously over the top.
  7. Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs and halved cherry tomatoes decoratively on the dough. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  8. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes to rise slightly again.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, brush the focaccia with garlic-infused olive oil immediately after baking.

Find it online: https://carmenwausa.com/focaccia-decorative-loaf/