**Indulge in the Savory Symphony of Pepperoni Focaccia Bread: A Culinary Journey of Italian Delights**
Savor the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked pepperoni focaccia bread, a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will transport you to the heart of Italy. This culinary masterpiece showcases a rustic focaccia base, generously topped with savory pepperoni slices, a vibrant blend of herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. As you bite into its crispy crust, the soft and airy interior yields to reveal a burst of pepperoni goodness, complemented by the aromatic herbs and the rich olive oil. Prepare to be captivated by this delectable treat, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, a picnic, or an elegant brunch. Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of delectable pepperoni focaccia bread recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Italian-style focaccia to innovative variations featuring sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and even a touch of spice, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing with joy.
PEPPERONI FOCACCIA BREAD
This focaccia bread recipe is perfect to serve with a pasta dinner, either as an appetizer or sliced for sandwiches. You will love the smell of it baking-it's hard to wait for it to be done! I like to add some thinly sliced plum tomatoes and fresh basil on top. - Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Heat a 10-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepperoni and onion; cook and stir until pepperoni is crisp and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove and keep warm. In a large bowl, beat egg, milk, yogurt and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and pepperoni mixture (batter will be thick)., Transfer to same skillet; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in skillet on a wire rack. Serve warm. If desired, serve with marinara sauce and top with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
UPSIDE-DOWN PEPPERONI AND CHEESE FOCACCIA
We borrowed from a dessert classic to give focaccia a fun reveal when you flip it out of a sheet pan-a super crispy pepperoni bottom-slash-top. The focaccia also has a secret cheesy center that you make by sprinkling mozzarella between the layers of dough before baking.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h
Yield serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Combine the warm water and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a liquid measuring cup. Turn the mixer to low and add the warm-water mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a loose ball forms, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternately, do this by hand: Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, then add the warm water and oil and stir with a wooden spoon.)
- Increase the speed to medium-high and knead the dough until smooth and slightly tacky but not sticky, about 7 minutes. (If using your hands, gather the dough into a ball, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead, dusting your hands and the surface as needed with flour, about 5 minutes.)
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into a large bowl, using your hands to coat the inside completely. Pour the remaining 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil into an 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet, tilting and swirling to coat it with oil. Cover the bottom of the oiled pan with a single layer of the pepperoni, then crush and sprinkle the dried oregano evenly over the pepperoni. Using oiled hands, divide the dough in half, placing half into the oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Place the other half into the prepared pan, spreading gently with your hands. (Dough will not completely cover the pepperoni at the point; you will stretch it further later.) Dip a pastry brush in the oil on the baking sheet and brush oil over surface of dough. Cover both the baking sheet and bowl of dough loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until the dough fills about two-thirds of the baking sheet and the dough in the bowl doubles in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove plastic wrap from the baking sheet and bowl. Gently using your hands, press and stretch the dough to completely cover the bottom of the pan evenly, doing your best to keep the pepperoni in a single layer. Sprinkle mozzarella in an even layer over the dough. Using oiled hands, remove the dough from the bowl and stretch and gently press into an even layer over top of the mozzarella. Pour any remaining oil from the bowl over top of the dough and use a pastry brush to brush evenly over the surface. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume and extremely puffy, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F.
- Bake until the top is deep golden brown, bread has pulled away from sides of baking sheet and oil is sizzling around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a cutting board. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
PEPPERONI FOCACCIA
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment proof the yeast with the sugar in the water for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy, add the flour, the table salt, and 3 tablespoons of the oil, and combine the dough well. With the dough hook knead the dough for 2 minutes, or until it is soft and slightly sticky. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead in the pepperoni, the pepper, and the orégano until they are incorporated thoroughly. Form the dough into a ball, transfer it to an oiled bowl, and turn it to coat it with the oil. Let the dough rise, covered with plastic wrap, in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours, or until it is double in bulk. The dough may be made up to this point, punched down, and kept, covered and chilled, overnight. Let the dough return to room temperature before proceeding with the recipe. Press the dough evenly into an oiled jelly-roll pan, 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 by 1 inches, and let it rise, covered loosely, in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it is almost double in bulk.
- Dimple the dough, making 1/4-inch-deep indentations with your fingertips, brush it with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and sprinkle it with the coarse salt. Bake the focaccia in the bottom third of a preheated 400°F. oven, covering it with foil if the pepperoni begins to burn, for 35 to 45 minutes, or until it is golden brown, let it cool in the pan on a rack, and serve it warm or at room temperature.
FOCACCIA INSIDE OUT PIZZA BREAD
I was tired of making pizza the same old way, so I came up with this idea.
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Other Sauces
Time 3h25m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. ADD IN INGREDIENTS: Cut pepperoni into halves or quarters. Cut canadian bacon into 8's. Slice and cut onion and bell pepper into bite size pcs. Place all ingredients on a baking sheet and bake at 400° for about 15 min. Set aside.
- 2. CHEESE: Grate 1 c Asiago and 6 oz. Bruschetta cheese and place in one bowl. Add chopped basil to bowl. This will be used IN the dough. Grate another cup of Asiago and 6 oz. Bruschetta and place in another bowl. This will be for the topping.
- 3. Place olive oil and hot water in bread machine pan, add in yeast and stir to dissolve. In a bowl mix together dry dough ingredients and then add to bread pan. Set bread machine on DOUGH ONLY cycle.
- 4. Once the dough begins to take shape, you can start adding ingredients.
- 5. Slowly add the pepperoni, canadian bacon, onion, bell pepper, cheese mixture. I do this in three stages. If you have to, get your hand in there and help the machine out. Wipe or scrape sides often.
- 6. Once dough has completed the kneading phase, it should resemble this.
- 7. After dough has risen, press into a 15x13 baking dish. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
- 8. Once dough has risen, brush on pizza sauce and top with grated cheese mixture.
- 9. Bake at 400° for 35 min. Remove from baking dish onto cutting board and slice with pizza cutter.
FOCACCIA BREAD
A wonderful, quick alternative to garlic bread. Lots of herbs and lots of flavor!
Provided by Terri McCarrell
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.
- When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
Tips:
- To make the focaccia extra flavorful, use a good quality olive oil and fresh herbs.
- If you don't have a baking stone, you can bake the focaccia on a greased baking sheet.
- To get a crispy crust, bake the focaccia at a high temperature for the first 10 minutes.
- Make sure to let the focaccia cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Pepperoni focaccia bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pepperoni focaccia bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pepperoni, and it is also a great snack or appetizer. This bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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