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garlic and rosemary easy vegan focaccia recipe

Garlic & Tomato Focaccia

Easy, no fuss focaccia recipe. Brilliant for those who are new to making bread!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Proving TIme 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 320 g strong white bread flour
  • 220 ml luke warm water
  • Large pinch sea salt
  • 7 g fast yeast
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin will also work

To top:

  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary roughly chopped to add to the dough’s surface
  • 3 large cloves garlic roughly chopped to add to the dough’s surface
  • 6 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil +1 tbsp to drizzle over after baking
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the flour, yeast and salt into a bowl and mix together
  • Pour in the 220ml luke warm water whilst bringing the dough together with your other hand, add the olive oil then bring together to form a loose dough
  • Knead the dough on an oiled surface for around 5 minutes then place back in the bowl with a drop of olive oil to stop it sticking to the bottom and sides
  • Cover in a tea towel and leave in a warm place to proof for around 45 minutes (or until doubled in size)
  • Once risen, knock back the dough by kneading for a few seconds then drizzle 1tbsp olive oil in the base of the baking dish / bread pan and place the dough inside, then leave for a further 30minutes

Preheat the oven to 200°C

  • Once the dough has risen and filled more of the baking tray, gently use your fingers to poke the dough until it gradually spreads to fit snug in the baking dish (this should be a gentle process rather than forcing the dough to stretch)
  • Fill the dimples made with your fingers with the roughly chopped garlic cloves, tomato halves and chopped rosemary sprigs then drizzle the last 1tbsp olive oil on top & season heavily with the sea salt flakes
  • Bake at 200°C for 25-30 minutes or until golden on top, allow to cool fully before slicing (this is the hardest part waiting!)

Notes

If the dough is sticking to the surface, add 1 tbsp to help the dough wet and smooth. You want to be able to pick the dough up without it sticking to the base of the bowl or counter top so don't be afraid to add more olive oil at each stage.
Keyword bread, Easy Dough, Focaccia, Garlic bread