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Margherita Pizza Focaccia

Margherita Pizza Focaccia: Fluffy Homemade Delight Awaits

Experience the delightful combination of fluffy focaccia, bubbling mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes in this Margherita Pizza Focaccia recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast or active dry yeast, activated in warm water
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water about 110°F
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour or bread flour
  • 5 tablespoons Olive Oil plus extra for greasing
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cloves Garlic roasted
  • 28 ounces Canned Tomatoes high-quality whole canned
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil or dried basil (use less)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 16 ounces Fresh Mozzarella torn

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • food processor
  • Oven

Method
 

Making the Focaccia
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine instant yeast, granulated sugar, salt, warm water, and all-purpose flour. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and knead until smooth. Cover and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  2. While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 375°F. Wrap garlic cloves in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for about 35 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. After the dough has risen, perform four sets of stretch and folds to help develop gluten.
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil and gently spread the risen dough into the pan. Allow it to rise again for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. In a food processor, blend the roasted garlic, canned tomatoes, olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and sugar until smooth.
  6. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F during the second rise.
  7. After the second rise, drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the dough and create dimples using greased hands.
  8. Spread the Margherita sauce over the dimpled dough, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and top with torn fresh mozzarella. Bake for 24-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  9. Carefully transfer the focaccia to a wire rack. Garnish with fresh basil and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor. Ensure to use high-quality ingredients for the best results.

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