Decorated Focaccia Bread Ideas You Can Actually Make Recipe
Decorated focaccia bread is a fun and artistic twist on traditional Italian bread. Soft, fluffy, and golden, this bread is topped with fresh vegetables and herbs arranged like a beautiful garden. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or anytime you want to impress with both taste and looks!
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil plus more for greasing
- Cherry tomatoes bell peppers, red onion slices, olives (for decorating)
- Fresh herbs rosemary, basil, parsley for decorating
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour, salt, and olive oil in a bowl, then add yeast mixture and knead into a soft dough.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down dough, transfer to a greased baking pan, and stretch evenly.
- Arrange vegetables and herbs on top to create decorative designs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use colorful veggies like peppers, radishes, and cherry tomatoes for a vibrant look.
- Brush veggies lightly with olive oil so they don’t burn.
- This bread tastes best warm and fresh out of the oven.