Crispy Sun Dried Tomato Focaccia
Golden, airy, and loaded with garlic, rosemary, and sun-dried tomatoes—this crispy focaccia is the perfect homemade bread for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Bread, Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 cups + 2 tbsp warm water
2 tsp instant or active dry yeast
4½ cups all-purpose or bread flour (at least 11% protein)
1½ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the Topping:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
10–12 sun-dried tomato halves, roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, flour, fine salt, and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms. Let rest for 15 minutes. If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in water first.
Stretch and Fold: Perform 3–4 stretch-and-fold sets over the next hour, resting 15 minutes between each. The dough should become more elastic and less sticky.
Prepare Pan: Generously oil a 9×13-inch pan. Transfer dough to the pan, let it sit 5–10 minutes, then stretch it to fit using oiled fingers. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled and jiggly.
Prepare Toppings: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Slice garlic, chop rosemary, and sun-dried tomatoes. Dimple the dough with oiled fingers, drizzle with olive oil, and top with garlic, rosemary, and tomatoes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and deeply golden. Tent with foil if tomatoes start to over-brown. Let cool in pan for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use bread flour for a chewier, structured crumb.
Don’t skip the dimpling—it creates those signature focaccia pockets!
Gently bruising rosemary before adding helps release more flavor.
Focaccia is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
Store leftovers wrapped in foil or airtight for up to 2 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/crispy-sun-dried-tomato-focaccia/
