Tomato & Mixed Herb Focaccia Bread

Happy Christmas to all my reader here !!

As you all know that yesterday I had prepared the Christmas special fruity cookies which are completely Vegan and APF (maida) free and also posted in the previous post. So while munching those fruity cookies on yesterday evening, hubby suggested to make some focaccia bread since I had not made since a long time. Today is Christmas and so an idea came to mind to make a focaccia bread in Christmas tree shape topped with cherry tomatoes as ‘Tomato & Mixed Herb Focaccia Bread‘ 🙂

Basically the focaccia is a type of Italian yeast bread and its dough is much similar in style and texture to pizza dough. The focaccia dough is flavored with olive oil most of the time. These breads can be eaten as it is or sliced to have with some soups / salad too. The breads are so versatile means the toppings can be a variety of flavors. Both salty as well as sweet version of focaccia can be prepared and indulged. Here the version which I have prepared is quite simple one and as usual so easy to prepare. Only the time consuming part is the resting time of the dough to proof fully. The toppings are some halved cherry tomatoes along with some mixed herbs. The whole dish is fully vegan and so perfectly fit to be on Christmas special breakfast option. So do try and enjoy each slice.

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Author: Sasmita

Tomato & Mixed Herb Focaccia Bread

a super simple focaccia bread with topping as cherry tomatoes and mixed herbs

prep time: 10 mins  |  rest time: 2.5 hrs cook time: 20 minstotal time: 3 hrs

ingredients:

  • All purpose flour (maida)   1 cup
  • Warm water 3/8 cup
  • Instant yeast   3/4 tsp
  • Sugar   1 tsp
  • Salt   3/8 tsp
  • Olive oil   3/4 tbsp
  • Mixed herb   for sprinkling
  • Cherry tomato   6 – 7 no
  • Salt   1/2 tsp

instructions

  1. First in a bowl take warm water, sugar and then mix.
  2. Add yeast and mix properly using a spoon.
  3. Cover the bowl and keep aside for 7 – 8 min till starts frothing.
  4. Then in another big bowl take all purpose flour, salt and oil.
  5. Mix and next add the yeast mixture.
  6. Mix well and knead to make a sticky and soft dough.
  7. Cover the bowl and allow to proof by keeping the bowl in a warmer place for 1-2 hours.
  8. When the dough becomes double in size, then take out from the bowl.
  9. Knead the dough with an oil-greased palm over a board for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Shape the dough as a Christmas tree shape or any other shape as desired and place over a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  11. Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves and press in the border area of the Christmas tree shape dough keeping nearly equal space in between.
  12. Cove the tray and allow to proof again for at least 1 hour.
  13. Meanwhile preheat the oven at 200 deg C.
  14. After 1 hour, sprinkle some salt over the cherry tomato halves and mixed herbs on top of the whole dough.
  15. Bake for 18-20 minutes or till the top turns golden brown.
  16. Transfer onto a wire rack to cool.
  17. Cut and serve along with a hot bowl of soup or some salad as desired !

NOTES:

Th herbs can be added directly to the dough as well as used to sprinkle on top to get some extra flavor in the focaccia bread.

https://firsttimercook.com/2018/12/tomato-mixed-herb-focaccia-bread-VEGAN.html


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15 Comments

  1. Danielle

    I've never made foccacia before but I sure do love to eat it. One of my new years resolutions is to start learning how to bake bread. This looks like an easy starting recipe!

  2. stine mari

    I love focaccia, it's such an easy and flavorful bread! And I love that you added herbs and tomatoes too, looks so good and adds a nice depth!

  3. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
    Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

    I am a bread lover. Homemade bread is the best. The aroma as it bakes is so good. I love to have this with our dinner tonight.

  4. Kelly Anthony

    I've never made focaccia bread but your directions make it look easy to follow. I can't wait to try this delicious bread.

  5. Ashima

    I love focaccia bread but have never been able to make it. Your directions are easy and I like how you have made it in the shape of a Christmas Tree! 🙂 Have to try it out soon!

  6. Krista Price

    Oh! My boyfriend will love this focaccia! My house is going to smell so good when I make this! Thank you so much sharing!

  7. Unknown

    Your focaccia bread is so beautiful! I look forward to trying your recipe. Thank you for sharing.

  8. Jacqueline Debono

    We eat a lot of focaccia here in Italy. I love it with soup or a salad. I have never made it myself though! Yours looks beautiful. I really should give this recipe a try!

  9. Cheese Curd In Paradise
    Cheese Curd In Paradise

    What beautiful bread! I love all the herbs and the beautiful tomatoes!

  10. April

    Herbs and tomatoes are a fantastic combo. Especially in a bread focaccia bread recipe like this. Healthy and delicious!

  11. Seema

    I am so tempted to test out this beautiful one. It looks so pretty and the texture is unbelivable. Just some olive oil and balsamic will make it a brilliant snack.

  12. Motions and Emotions
    Motions and Emotions

    Nice tree shaped foccacia bread….kids will love this tree shape bread anytime

  13. Ruchi's Veg Kitchen
    Ruchi's Veg Kitchen

    What a lovely looking bread. So yum.. I love it with a hot bowl of soup. Beautiful shape and capture. Loved the recipe

  14. Sujata Roy

    I love focaccia bread. And your looks so flavourful and delicious. Tomato and mixed herbs great combination. Superb share.

  15. Swati

    Focaccia is one of my favorite breads .. your looks so nicely baked with a beautiful texture!!

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