Flower Focaccia

Name: Flower Focaccia
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. warm water; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. rapid-rise yeast (from one 3/4-ounce package); 2 1/2 c. bread flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface; 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling; 1 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for pan; Toppings: olives, thinly sliced bell peppers, sliced red and green jalapeño peppers, cilantro leaves, chopped fresh chives

Bake this quick, decorative bread for your next fancy potluck!

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Aug 11, 2021

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Hector M. Sanchez

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

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Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. rapid-rise yeast (from one 3/4-ounce package)
2 1/2 cups bread flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1 Tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for pan
Toppings: olives, thinly sliced bell peppers, sliced red and green jalapeño peppers, cilantro leaves, chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Step 1Stir together water and sugar in a glass measuring cup. Sprinkle yeast over top and stir to dissolve. Let stand until bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes (if yeast does not bubble, discard and begin again).
2. Step 2Lightly grease a bowl. Whisk together flour and salt in a second bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until dough is soft and pliable, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 400°F. Add 1 tablespoon oil to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, swirling to coat. Transfer dough to skillet, using fingertips to spread to edges of pan. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with desired toppings, creating flower shapes, and drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with salt.
4. Step 4Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.