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Loaded Pizza Focaccia Bread

Cultural Context

Focaccia, originating from Italy, is a versatile flatbread that can be topped with various ingredients. This loaded version combines the beloved flavors of pizza with the soft, airy texture of focaccia. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, it has gained popularity as a main dish, especially in casual gatherings and parties. Today, variations abound, with toppings ranging from classic Italian ingredients to more adventurous combinations, appealing to a global audience.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 batch focaccia dough
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup pepperoni
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
1 cup onions, sliced
1 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, for garnish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining stretch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective for baking.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat.

1

Prepare focaccia dough according to recipe instructions and let it rise until doubled in size.

2

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

3

Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

4

Stretch the risen focaccia dough onto the prepared baking sheet, creating dimples with your fingers.

5

Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

6

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.

7

Layer pepperoni slices, bell peppers, onions, and black olives on top of the cheese.

8

Sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes over the toppings.

9

Drizzle a little olive oil on top for added flavor.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.

11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil.

12

Slice into squares and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Focaccia PizzaPizza Focaccia
Local Name: Focaccia pizza farcita

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