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Tomato, Onion, and Black Garlic Focaccia

Enjoy this fresh-baked, Italian-style bread fresh from the oven with your choice of flavorings.
Tomato, Onion, and Black Garlic Focaccia

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Dietary Interests: Mediterranean , Vegetarian

Allergens: Gluten

Yield:

(16 servings)

Total Time:

2 Hours 36 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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Ingredients

  • For the Focaccia:
  • 240 ml (1 cup) warm water, (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 30 ml (1 teaspoon) honey
  • (2 teaspoons) instant fast rise yeast, (1 packet)
  • 450 g (3 cups) high gluten bread flour
  • (2 Tablespoons) honey
  • (1 teaspoon) salt, optional
  • 120 ml (½ cup) extra virgin olive oil, divided use
  • To Serve:
  • 70 g (1 ) Roma tomato, sliced thin
  • 30 g (¼ ) onion, sliced thin, sautéed
  • (1 bulb) black garlic

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (220°C)
  2. Combine water, 1 teaspoon honey, and yeast into a small bowl and stir. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast. Place liquid, flour, salt, 1/4 cup oil and honey into the Vitamix Dry Grain Container and secure the lid.
  3. Run the Bread Program or start the machine and increase to variable 5.  Blend for 30 seconds using the tamper to press ingredients towards the blades.  Place on lightly floured surface and knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes.  
  4. Place dough ball into a lightly greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Place in a warm area for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare a 9x9" (23x23cm) by 2 inch (5cm) deep baking pan by brushing with extra virgin olive oil. Once dough has risen, remove from the bowl and lightly press into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Once in the pan, cover with a towel again and place in a warm area to rise for 45 more minutes. Once dough has risen again, dimple the dough with your fingertips and drizzle lightly with the reserved olive oil. Add the tomato, black garlic, and onions to the top. Place in preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until center is over 190°F (85°C).

Chef's Notes

  • Optional toppings include fresh chopped herbs, and sliced olives.One of the many benefits of making your own bread, besides the amazing aroma that fills the house, is your ability to customize the recipe. Many store bought focaccia breads are considered high sodium. This version cuts that in half with the opportunity for you to personalize it even more based on your health goals and taste buds.