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Vegan Garlic and Tomato Focaccia

This vegan Garlic and Tomato Focaccia is not only beautiful to look at but very easy to make! Make this bread to accompany your main dish!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 people 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients

  • 400 g strong flour
  • 200 g plain flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (+ more for drizzling )
  • 1 yeast sachet (7g)
  • 1 tsp pink salt
  • 350 ml water (luke warm)
  • 1/2 tbsp grated garlic
  • cherry tomatoes
  • small onion
  • thyme

Instructions

  1. Add yeast into the lukewarm water and set aside for 5 minutes or until foamy.
  2. In another bowl combine both flours, salt, garlic.
  3. Pour the foamy water and olive oil over the dry ingredients and mix.
  4. Knead for 5-10 minutes. (I knead the dough inside the bowl)
  5. Shape dough into a ball and place in a clean bowl. Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Oil baking dish with olive oil, tip the dough into the baking dish and with your hands stretch out the dough until it fills the baking dish.
  7. Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for another 35-45 mins. 
  8. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/180C fan.
  9. Make dimples with your fingers, drizzle olive oil (around 2 tbsp) and press in the tomatoes, onions and thyme.
  10. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
  11. Once out the over drizzle with some more olive oil.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 416