Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Focaccia Pizza, where Italian comfort food meets pizza perfection! This easy-to-make dish features a fluffy, golden-brown focaccia base topped with rich marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Punch down the dough and transfer it onto a greased baking sheet. Shape into an even rectangle or circle.
- Spread marinara sauce on top, leaving a small border; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and oregano.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg