Vegan Focaccia Bread Art
Focaccia Art has been taking social media by storm so I thought I’d accept the challenge and create a recipe for a Vegan Focaccia Bread Art.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf or 12 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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2- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tbsp active dry yeast
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1 cup of warm water
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2 tbsp olive oil, divided
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
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½ tsp dried basil
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Coarse salt
Optional toppings: Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme parsley, chives) olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, edible flowers, eggplant and zucchini.
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it rest for about a minute.
- Add 1 tbsp oil, salt, sugar, herbs and garlic powder and 1 ½ cups flour. Beat or mix with the hook attachment until smooth. Stir in remaining flour slowly to form a soft dough. The dough will be slightly sticky.
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Mix with hook attachment or turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic (about 6-8 minutes).
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Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
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Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shape dough into a 13-inch x 9-inch rectangle. Place on the baking sheet.
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Cover and let rise until doubled (about 30 minutes). Using fingertips, make several dimples over top of the dough.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400F.
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Brush dough with remaining oil. Decorate with desired toppings and sprinkle with coarse salt.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack or breadboard to let cool slightly. Serve immediately or freeze cooled focaccia squares in freezer containers, separating layers with parchment paper.
Notes
To serve, reheat squares on a baking sheet in preheated 400F oven until heated through.
Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/vegan-focaccia-bread-art/