Olives and Tomato Focaccia Recipe

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.

Stir until a dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and sprinkle with cornmeal.

Transfer the risen dough to the baking sheet and stretch it out to fit.

Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingers.

Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, and rosemary.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Let the dough rest for 20 minutes before baking.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool slightly before slicing.

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