Description
Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia is a fluffy, savory Italian flatbread infused with rosemary and topped with juicy tomatoes, briny black olives, and melted Parmesan or Romano cheese. It’s rustic, fragrant, and perfect as a side dish, sandwich base, or enjoyed warm from the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (100–110°F)
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 (.25 ounce) envelope rapid rise yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
- 2 3/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for topping)
- 2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary (for topping)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
- Stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in olive oil, rosemary, flour, and salt until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- During the last few minutes of kneading, gently fold in black olives.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 30 minutes until nearly doubled.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease or cornmeal-dust a baking sheet.
- Punch down dough, press evenly into baking sheet, and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Toss sliced tomatoes and garlic with remaining olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over dough.
- Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap black olives with kalamata or green olives for different flavor.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes for a more intense taste.
- Add toppings like caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, or zucchini.
- Sprinkle mozzarella or goat cheese for a creamier bite.
- Replace rosemary with oregano or thyme for variation.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 focaccia)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
