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A freshly baked Italian Tomato Basil Focaccia served on a cutting board with a wooden spoon and an olive oil bottle.

Homemade Italian Tomato Basil Focaccia

A delicious Italian focaccia made with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. #ItalianFood #Focaccia #TomatoBasil
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Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Equipment

  • baking tray, mixing bowl, rolling pin

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 5-6 basil leaves, torn into pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and yeast.
  • Add in the olive oil and water and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle and transfer it to a greased baking tray.
  • Spread the tomatoes and basil leaves over the top and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the focaccia is golden brown.
  • Let the focaccia cool slightly before cutting and serving.