Focaccia Pizza Recipe
house made | daily flavours
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place dough into a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 6
Prepare Focaccia Base
Once dough has risen, punch it down and transfer to a greased baking sheet. Spread it out into a rectangle or circle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 7
Add Toppings
Spread tomato sauce over the dough, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add any additional toppings as desired. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
