Party Focaccia Bread

October 06, 2015

This Party Focaccia Bread is so easy and tastes incredible! It is light, airy, crispy, and buttery with herbs and flavorful toppings. Great for sandwiches too.

1 ( ¼ oz) packet active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (110-115°F)
½ teaspoon sugar
3 cups flour (unbleached all-purpose)
¾ cup warm water (120-130°F)
2½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional olive oil for bowl and pan

Toppings:
½ stick butter, softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ cup shredded Parmesan
10 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
10 basil leaves, chiffonade or slice into thin strips
3 sweet cherry peppers or pimento pieces, finely chopped

1. Mix the yeast, ¼ cup warm water and ½ teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Let proof for 10 minutes (until bubbles begin to form). 2. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1440

Sodium
768mg
32% DV

Fat
26g
41% DV

Protein
29g
59% DV

Carbs
295g
100% DV

Fiber
31g
126% DV