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Homemade Tomato Basil Focaccia Recipe

Homemade Tomato Basil Focaccia Recipe
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5 from 15 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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Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 3/4 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for pan and topping)

Toppings:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Flaky sea salt for topping
  • Crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Making the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Stir in warm water and olive oil until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Rising: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 8–12 hours (overnight is ideal).
  3. Preparation: 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. Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Drizzle dough with olive oil. Dimple the dough using your fingertips. Scatter cherry tomatoes, shallots, and basil evenly on top. Sprinkle with flaky salt and crushed red pepper if using. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
  5. Serving: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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