Christmas Tree Focaccia
Looking to add a festive touch to your holiday gatherings? This Christmas Tree Focaccia is the perfect centerpiece! With its delightful shape and colorful toppings, this recipe not only looks stunning but also provides a warm, comforting flavor that everyone will love. Easy enough for kids to help with, this focaccia invites creativity in both preparation and decoration. Pair it with soups or enjoy as a snack; it’s bound to be a hit at any festive occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 tsp coarse salt
- 1 2/3 cup warm water
- Pear, sliced thinly
- Pearl onions, halved
- Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and stir until shaggy. Cover and let rise overnight.
- Shape and Rest: Drizzle olive oil in a casserole dish. Gently transfer the dough into the dish and spread it out. Dimple the surface and drizzle with more olive oil. Let it rest for 2 hours.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Decorate: Use rosemary sprigs as branches and arrange sliced pear, cherry tomatoes, and pearl onions as ornaments on the dough.
- Bake: Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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