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Olive and Cheese Focaccia

This Olive and Cheese Focaccia is a savory, golden bread with a crispy crust, pillowy inside, and rich bursts of black olives and melty mozzarella cheese in every bite.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ¾ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for topping)
  • ¾ cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a baking stone, place it inside to heat up.
  2. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add flour and salt, stir to form a sticky dough, then knead in olive oil until smooth (about 8–10 minutes).
  4. Oil a baking tray and transfer dough. Stretch slightly, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.
  5. Drizzle top with olive oil, dimple the dough with your fingers, and top with olives, cheese, rosemary, and sea salt.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, use a preheated baking stone or thick tray.
  • You can make the dough the night before and store in the fridge.
  • Try using different cheeses or herbs for flavor variations.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: focaccia, olive cheese bread, Italian bread, homemade focaccia, cheesy focaccia, savory bread