Best Lavender Focaccia Recipes

LAVENDER & OLIVE FOCACCIA

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Lavender imparts a delicate flavor to this homemade focaccia. It reminds me of my trips to Italy, and eating it brings back the relaxed vacation mood.-Sherry Haddox, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (8 wedges each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-2/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon honey
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons salt
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
15 Greek olives, chopped
1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in the honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, salt and remaining warm water. Add 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each portion into a 9-in. circle. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make several 1/4-in. indentations in each loaf. Combine the olives, lavender, garlic and remaining oil; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with kosher salt. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LAVENDER FOCACCIA

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Make and share this Lavender Focaccia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb frozen bread dough or 1 lb pizza dough, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
1/4 cup pitted & chopped imported black olives
2 teaspoons chopped lavender buds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon coarse salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

Lightly oil a large baking sheet. On a work surface, roll pizza dough out into an 8 x 14 rectangle.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and cover with a clean dish towel, let rise at room temperature for 20 minute Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°.
After final rising on baking sheet, make dimples in dough with finger tips. Brush on 2 Tbsp olive oil; then add mixture of: lavender, rosemary, garlic, and olives.
Press into place, sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper to taste. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut into pieces to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 2620.5, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.7