Roasted Tomato Focaccia Recipes

FOCACCIA WITH SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees and place rack in the center of the oven.
• Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Flatten dough into a rectangular shape with hands and place in center of baking sheet. Work dough to edge of pan with hands. If dough resists or tears, cover with clean kitchen towel and allow to rest a few minutes.
• Prick dough all over with fork. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise at room temperature about 20 minutes.
• Brush top of dough with olive oil and top dough with slow-roasted tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Bake until dough is golden and crisped along the edges, about 15-18 minutes.
• Transfer focaccia to cutting board, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt or more grated Parmesan, if desired. Cut and serve immediately.

ROASTED TOMATO FOCACCIA BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the water and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes, or until temperature is 120-130°F.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine 1 cup of the bread flour with the salt, sugar, yeast and half of the fresh thyme. Add the water mixture and mix until it forms a wet dough, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
• Add the remaining bread flour 1/4 cup at a time while mixing until dough clears the bowl and is tacky but doesn't stick to your fingers when touched. You may not need all 2 ½ cups flour.
• Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place bowl in a greased bowl and turn to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch down dough and knead a few times to remove air bubbles. Shape dough into a rough 14-inch circle on a sheet pan, cover, and let rise for an additional 15 minutes. Use your fingers to dimple the dough, pressing your fingers all the way down.
• Brush with olive oil and gently press the tomatoes into the top of the dough. Sprinkle with remaining thyme and a heavy pinch of salt.
• Bake at 375°F until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Focaccia is best consumed the day it is made, but will keep well wrapped at room temperature for a few days.

ROASTED TOMATO FOCACCIA

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the water, yeast and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy. Stir in 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup olive oil. Let stand for an additional 5 minutes. Add the remaining flour and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mix on medium speed until a sticky but smooth dough forms. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and let rest for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the tomatoes, cut side up in a single layer on a parchment lined-sheet pan. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are wrinkled at the edges, but still juicy in the middle.
• Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Oil a 13-inch by 9-inch sheet pan. Stretch the dough to fit the pan. Use your fingers to press dimples all over the dough. Allow the dough to rise slightly, about 20 minutes.
• Press tomatoes into the dough. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with parsley and chives.
• Focaccia can be served warm or at room temperature.

OVEN ROASTED TOMATO FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, yeast, salt, sugar and onion powder. Mix well.
• Form well in flour. Add warm water and 2 Tbsp canola oil.
• Stir until ingredients are combined and becomes difficult to stir with a spoon.
• Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 6 - 7 minutes. Add more flour as needed to prevent stickiness.
• Shape dough into ball and place in oiled bowl turning to coat all sides with 1/2 Tbsp oil.
• Cover loosely with clean towel and let rest for 20 minutes. Prepare Roasted Tomatoes while waiting.
• Using remaining 1/2 Tbsp canola oil, to generously grease a 9x13" (23x33 cm) pan to ensure a nice crispy outside.
• Roll and stretch out dough to fit pan and press out the air.
• Use fingers to poke dimples into dough to bottom of pan.
• Cover with clean towel and let rest 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13" (23x33 cm) rimmed pan with canola oil.
• Wash and slice tomatoes 1/2" (1.5 cm) thick. Place cut side up on baking sheet.
• Tuck garlic halves randomly into middle of tomatoes, not directly on baking sheet to help prevent scorching.
• Drizzle tomatoes and garlic with 1 Tbsp of canola oil.
• Bake at to 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Check to ensure browning - not charring.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
• Once dough has risen and roasted tomatoes have cooled, assemble focaccia.
• Drizzle 1/2 Tbsp canola oil on top of dough.
• Mash roasted tomatoes with a fork and spread evenly on top of dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and remaining 1/2 Tbsp canola oil.
• Bake at to 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes til dough is light golden brown.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and slice into squares. Serve warm or cold.

ROASTED TOMATO AND GARLIC FOCACCIA

Steps:

• *To Roast Roma Tomatoes: Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss roma tomatoes in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Cut a small slit in the top of each tomato. Roast in preheated oven for about 1 hour. Cool, then transfer to a bowl or bag and refrigerate or freeze for later.
• To make the focaccia dough: In a large bowl of the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast with the warm water and sugar. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder and 2 cups of the flour. Mix to combine. Start adding additional flour, in small increments, until you have a smooth, moist dough.
• Transfer dough to a floured work surface. Shape in to a ball, cover with a clean tea towel and let stand 20 minutes.
• Prepare the Herb Oil: Combine all the Herb Oil ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Once focaccia dough has rested, grease a 7x11-inch pan (or 8 or 9-inch round cake pagenerously with olive oil. Roll out the dough in to the exact size of your pan (using a bit of flour if sticky), then transfer to your prepared pan, pressing it right out to the edges of the pan with your finger-tips. Spread herb oil evenly over-top and refrigerate dough, uncovered for 3 hours.
• After 3 hours, remove focaccia from refrigerator. Drain any liquid from the tomatoes and hand-crush them over-top of your focaccia, keeping them quite chunky. Top with some grated parmesan cheese.
• Preheat oven to 325 F. Cover focaccia loosely with greased plastic wrap and set pan on top of preheating oven to rise for 30-40 minutes, or until dough has risen slightly above the sides of the pan.
• Bake in 325 F. oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cut into square, wedges or slices and enjoy as is or serve with an olive oil/balsamic dip. Freezes well.

TOMATO FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Stir together yeast, sugar, and the warm water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in 4 1/2 teaspoons oil. Add flour and 4 1/2 teaspoons salt; mix on medium-low speed until combined. Fit mixer with the dough hook; knead dough on medium speed until smooth, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer dough to a lightly oiled large bowl. Loosely cover with plastic wrap; let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in bulk, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously oil a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet. Spread out dough to fill sheet, working it into corners. Press in tomatoes; sprinkle with rosemary. Loosely cover with oiled plastic wrap; let rest 30 minutes.
• Drizzle dough with remaining teaspoon oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake 5 minutes. Rotate sheet; bake until golden, about 15 minutes more.
• Let cool in sheet; cut into 8 rectangles. If not serving that day, wrap pieces in plastic wrap and foil; freeze up to 1 month.

TOMATO-HERB FOCACCIA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, sugar, garlic powder, herbs, pepper and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle; place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough., Brush dough with remaining oil; arrange tomatoes over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Freeze option: Freeze cooled focaccia squares in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat squares on a baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until heated through.