Description
A festive bread perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Press in cherry tomatoes and rosemary sprigs.
- Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container.
- This bread pairs well with olive oil for dipping.
- Customize toppings with your favorite herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas focaccia bread, festive bread, holiday baking