A golden brown Focaccia bread topped with fragrant basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Bread

Name: Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Bread
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: all-purpose flour, 2 cups; active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon; sugar, 1/4 teaspoon; warm water, 1/2 cup; salt, 1/2 teaspoon; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; basil leaves, 1/4 cup chopped; sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; olive oil, extra for drizzling

Category Brunch

Prep 70 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 10, 2023

For this Italian-inspired bread recipe, we'll be using fresh seasonal ingredients to create a delicious and unique twist. Instead of traditional bread, we'll be making a mouthwatering Focaccia bread infused with the flavors of basil and sun-dried tomatoes. This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer dinner.

Ingredients (for 2)

All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Active dry yeast - 1 teaspoon
Sugar - 1/4 teaspoon
Warm water - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Basil leaves - 1/4 cup - chopped
Sun-dried tomatoes - 1/4 cup - chopped
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Olive oil - extra for drizzling

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌊💦🍞

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit until frothy.
Step 2 - 🥣🧂🍞

Combine the flour, salt, and yeast mixture. Mix well to form a dough.
Step 3 - 👋💪🍞

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Step 4 - 🍅🍞🌡️

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Step 5 - 🔥🌡️👩‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 6 - 👊🍅🍞

Punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased baking sheet. Press it gently to form a rectangular shape.
Step 7 - 👆👉🤏

Make indentations all over the dough using your fingertips.
Step 8 - 🫒🪴🍅

Drizzle olive oil over the dough and sprinkle with chopped basil and sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 9 - ⏱️🌡️🍞

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Step 10 - 🔥🍞🍽️

Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

Additional

This basil and sun-dried tomato focaccia bread is perfect to serve alongside a fresh salad or as a delicious appetizer. You can also customize the toppings by adding some grated Parmesan cheese or olives. Kids can help by kneading the dough and decorating the bread with basil and sun-dried tomatoes.