Vegetable & Cheese Focaccia

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Cass, Baltimore, Maryland

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Feb. 24, 2023

My family eats this flavorful bread as fast as I can make it. Sometimes I add different herbs, red onion or crumbled bacon. It's one of my best recipes! —Mary Cass, Baltimore, Maryland

To prepare dough by hand: Dissolve yeast in warm water (110° to 115°). Combine the olive oil, sugar, oregano and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 hour. Proceed with recipe as directed.
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Vegetable & Cheese Focaccia

Yield:15 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water (70° to 80°)
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3-1/4 cups bread flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • topping:
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
    • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).
  2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch dough down. Roll into a 13x9-in. rectangle; transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  3. For topping, brush dough with olive oil; sprinkle with basil. Layer with the tomatoes, onion and broccoli; sprinkle with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown and cheese is melted.