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    Home » Recipes

    Focaccia Bread Art - Easy Recipe for Getting Creative

    June 26, 2020 by Patti Estep 3 Comments

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    Baked and un-cooked focaccia bread art.

    This focaccia bread art recipe is easy to make and allows you to get creative with vegetables and herbs for a beautiful tasty dish.

    Close up of focaccia with flower vegetables on top.

    I got this idea from a good friend of mine. She shared a similar picture from an Italian market that she follows on Instagram.

    Though I had admired this trend of focaccia bread art ideas on social media, I thought now that I have several herbs growing in the garden, that it was a good time to try this dish.

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    Focaccia dough rising in a bowl

    I did use yeast in this recipe and I let it rise twice since I had the time. Once in a greased bowl.

    Spreading focaccia dough into baking pan.

    And again in the pan, I was going to cook it in.

    Fresh herbs and vegetables drying on a paper towel.

    Here are some of the herbs and vegetables I used for the "art."

    Fresh herbs and vegetables arranged on focaccia dough.

    I created flower stems and leaves with herbs such as rosemary, parsley, basil, and thyme. And, flowers with bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. And, I knew that they would also add a ton of flavor to the bread.

    What Other Toppings Can I Use?

    • olives
    • green onions
    • grape tomatoes
    • broccolini
    • cherry peppers
    • edible flowers
    • mushrooms

    Focaccia bread art baked in a pan.

    Almost too pretty to eat, right?

    I brought the focaccia to my nephew's birthday party and everyone really liked it. We cut it in pieces and served it just as is for an appetizer or side dish.

    You could also use this recipe to create sandwiches. My pan was really large about 10 inches by 15 inches. If you use a smaller pan and create a thicker focaccia you could make sandwiches with the bread by slicing it through the middle.

    I think that will be my next adventure.

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    Focaccia Bread Art

    Get creative by creating a beautiful work of art in this easy focaccia bread recipe.
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    Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 55 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 20
    Calories 194 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package of quick rise yeast
    • 2 teaspoons of sugar
    • 4 cups of all purpose flour
    • 2 cups of warm water
    • 2 teaspoons of salt
    • 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese grated
    • 1/4 cup or more of olive oil
    • herbs and vegetables for toppings

    Instructions
     

    • Combine yeast, water, and sugar in a large bowl for 5 mins.
    • Add flour (a little at a time) to the yeast mixture and stir.
    • Add salt.
    • Remove dough from bowl and knead until it comes together and becomes less sticky. Add a little extra flour if needed.
    • Place dough in a bowl coated with olive oil and cover to rise for 1 hour.
    • Liberally grease a large baking pan with olive oil.
    • Stretch dough to fit pan.
    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
    • Cover and allow to rise for 20 minutes more.
    • Use your fingertips to dimple or make divots in the dough.
    • Next, use herbs and vegetables on top of the dough to create a pretty decoration.
    • Drizzle more olive oil and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 225mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. MrsSW

      June 26, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Steve says "very clever" and so do I. He also dropped a huge hint about bread with supper. I like the sandwich idea better.
      Thanks, Patti,
      Sheila

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      • Patti Estep

        June 26, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        Lol Sheila. I'm glad Steve likes it and I hope you get a chance to make sandwiches soon.

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    2. Carole West

      June 26, 2020 at 7:27 am

      This is just so cool love the creativity here - you did it again. Blessing for a great weekend friend.

      Carole

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