Best Miniature Olive Focaccias With Marinated Peppers Recipes

OLIVE FOCACCIA

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When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe-including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers-the results were simply delectable. The flavorful, chewy loaf makes a wonderful accompaniment to nearly any meal. -Dee Froemel, Hayward, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (8 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 to 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
5 Greek olives, sliced
5 sliced green olives with pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, olives and parsley., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes., Punch dough down. Shape into a 9-in. circle on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and cheeses., Bake at 400° until golden brown, 14-18 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLACK OLIVE AND ROSEMARY FOCACCIA

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A wonderful tasting change from pizza or a great side dish to any meal. Full of flavor and delicious.

Provided by Cheryl Leiser Harding

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) envelope rapid rise yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup minced fresh rosemary
2 ¾ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup pitted black olives
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

Stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading. Place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal.
Deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper. Arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 446.7 mg, Sugar 1 g