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Caprese Focaccia with Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomatoes

With a soft interior and crisp edges, this caprese focaccia is flavored with basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9" x 13" baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 grams or 18 ounces)
  • ¼ cup basil leaves (finely chopped, plus extra for garnish)
  • 2½ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • ¼ cup olive oil (plus extra for coating hands)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, about 6 ounces)
  • 6 oz. fresh mozzarella (cut in 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

  • Add the yeast to two cups of warm water in a small bowl and allow the yeast to sit for 5 minutes and hydrate.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and basil well to distribute the ingredients evenly. Add the yeast and water and stir until there are no dry patches of flour.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow to rise for 90 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Add the olive oil to your 9" x 13" baking pan.
  • Transfer all of the dough to the oiled pan. Dip your fingers in the oil and stretch the dough to the edges of the pan. Let the dough rest another 20 minutes.
  • Oil your hands again and flip the dough over in the pan so that both sides are coated with oil. Stretch the dough to the edges again.
  • Press the tomatoes and the cheese into the dough, dimpling the dough as you go. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the dough with an additional ½ teaspoon of salt and bake, uncovered, for 23-25 minutes. The baked focaccia will be browned on top and have golden edges.
  • Rest the focaccia in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Slice into 16 pieces and drizzle them with balsamic glaze and additional chopped basil immediately before serving.

Nutrition facts are sometimes provided below and are calculated using an online calculator. With specific brands of ingredients and additions, omissions, or substitutions the nutrition facts may change. We encourage you to use your own nutrition facts calculator to obtain the most accurate nutrition facts for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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