Vegetable Focaccia Bread
Course: Breads, Side, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: MediumServings
2 large tray
servingsPrep time
6
hours40
minutesCooking time
20
minutesWe eat bread all the time, but usually buy from the store. But making homemade bread is really worth it – try it out! Feel free to add more vegetables to this delicious bread.
Ingredients
4 cups all purpose flour
1 can (or fresh) tomatoes (12 oz)
1 tbsp fresh or dry basil
1 tbsp Italian herbs
1 cup olives – cut into small pieces
1 cup jalapeno
1 large red onion- cut into slices
Optional- fresh basil for topping
Salt and pepper to taste
5 tbsp olive oil
1 packet dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar
Directions
- First, take ¼ cup warm water and add yeast, then mix. Let sit for about 5 minutes or until bubbly.
- Meanwhile, in a blender mix tomatoes, basil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Take a big wide bowl and add flour, the tomato mixture, and the yeast mixture. Mix everything for 2-3 minutes with olive oil and use a light hand or a dough maker.
- Add oil on the surface of the dough.
- Keep in a container, cover with a wet towel and keep in a warm place for about 2 hours or until the dough doubles, then press the dough so the air comes out.
- Then cover and let the dough rise for about another hour.
- Split the dough in half with a knife.
- Take a tray and spread oil on it and spread a piece of dough in the tray.
- Now take another tray and do the same.
- Then spread oil and vegetables on the dough.
- Cover the tray and let the dough rise for about ½ -1 hours.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F
- Now, put the tray in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or as you like.
- Let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cut and serve at room temperature with salad and soup.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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- Note: Use any vegetables. You can store the bread in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days.