TOMATO & EGGPLANT FOCACCIA BREAD
Make and share this Tomato & Eggplant Focaccia Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez
Categories Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To prepare dough, dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 3 1/2 cups of flour, 3 tablespoons basil, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 teaspoon salt; stir just until moist.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
- Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Divide dough in half. Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each half into a 10-inch circle on a pizza pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- To prepare tapenade, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add eggplant; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Place eggplant mixture in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons basil, and next 4 ingredients basil through olives); pulse 1 minute, scraping sides of bowl once.
- Uncover dough. Spread 1/4 cup tapenade over each focaccia. Arrange tomatoes evenly over tapenade. Spread remaining tapenade over tomatoes. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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Erfan Hossainzadeh
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little dry and the flavors didn't really come together.
Shahid Shosho
[email protected]This bread is so good, I could eat it every day.
Huzain Je
[email protected]I've been looking for a focaccia bread recipe that uses eggplant, and this one is perfect. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the eggplant adds a nice touch of smokiness.
Bire Baie
[email protected]This focaccia bread is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the contrast between the caramelized tomatoes and the salty cheese.
Civa CivA
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great.
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[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The bread is absolutely delicious.
Jorge Aday
[email protected]I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Maandeeq Shiino
[email protected]This focaccia bread is the perfect addition to any summer party. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Suman Kunwar
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and added a wonderful flavor to the bread.
Stella Maris
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread was delicious, and the instructions were easy to follow.
Azim Sardar
[email protected]I've made this focaccia bread several times now, and it always turns out amazing. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive.
Ayisa Escobar
[email protected]This focaccia bread was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of tomatoes, eggplant, and herbs was divine, and the bread itself was perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.