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Homemade Tomato Basil Focaccia Recipe

Homemade Tomato Basil Focaccia Recipe
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4.9 from 6 reviews

This golden, airy focaccia is topped with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and caramelized shallots, baked to perfection with a crisp olive oil crust — a rustic Italian bread that’s both fluffy and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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All-Purpose Flour:

  • 4 cups

Salt:

  • 2 teaspoons

Active Dry Yeast:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons

Warm Water:

  • 1 3/4 cups

Olive Oil:

  • 1/4 cup (plus more for pan and topping)

Cherry Tomatoes:

  • 1 cup, halved

Shallot:

  • 1, thinly sliced

Fresh Basil Leaves:

  • 1/4 cup, torn

Flaky Sea Salt:

  • For topping

Crushed Red Pepper:

  • Optional

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Stir in warm water and olive oil until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Rise: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 8–12 hours (overnight is ideal).
  3. Prep Pan: Generously oil a 9×13-inch pan. Transfer dough to the pan, stretch to fill the corners, cover, and let rise for another 1–2 hours until doubled and bubbly.
  4. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  5. Prepare Dough: Drizzle dough with olive oil. Dimple the dough using your fingertips.
  6. Add Toppings: Scatter cherry tomatoes, shallots, and basil evenly on top. Sprinkle with flaky salt and crushed red pepper if using.
  7. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
  8. Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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