Vegan Focaccia

Vegan Focaccia is an Italian-based bread recipe baked with flour, yeast, and olive oil. It features a beautiful brown, crispy outside and an extremely fluffy olive oil-coated inner side. This focaccia recipe uses only a few basic ingredients and yields bakery-style fresh results. You may enhance the flavor of Vegan Focaccia by adding toppings. This bread contains high carbs (27 grams) and a small amount of sugar, only one(1 gram). It is a vegan-friendly and gluten-free recipe until you can’t change the all-purpose flour with gluten flour. Bake this bread dish in an oven (time and temperature directions are listed below).

Equipment

• Oven-proof dish
• Cooking Brush
• Mixing Dish
• Sharp Knife
• Serving Plate

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 4 cups
• Vegan Butter 1-2tbsps
• Olive Oil 6tbsps
• Salt 1tsp
• Instant yeast 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp
• White Granulated Sugar 2tsps
• Warm Water 2 cups
• Flaky Sea Salt
• Fresh Rosemary

Ingredient Notes

Flour:

• I used all-purpose flour of King Arthur’s brand. It is easily available at any shop or mart. You can swap the flour for other options like bread or gluten-free flour.

Instant Yeast:

• We used fresh and high-quality yeast. Fresh yeast will give better results than old or expired instant yeast.

Warm Water:

• You need mild warm water to dissolve yeast. Too much hot water will ruin the yeast texture and will not dissolve.

Olive oil:

• I add (extra-virgin) olive oil to get a beautiful brown bread layer.

Flaky Sea Salt:

• An excellent flaky salt enhances the flavor of bread and adds a burst of flavor.

Vegan Butter:

• It is used to grease the pan.

Fresh Rosemary:

• Add over the focaccia bread before baking. Dried rosemary works well.

Instructions

1. Apply vegan butter to a 9 by 13 ovenproof dish with a cooking brush.
2. Next, lightly coat the base of the oiled dish with an additional (2) tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Then, mix the salt, granulated white sugar, instant yeast, and all-purpose flour in a mixing dish.
4. Pour two tablespoons of olive oil and warm water into the same dish.
5. Mix well all items until they come together into a dough form.
6. Shift this dough to the oven-proof dish.
7. Set aside the dish for one to two hours in a warm place, so the dough rises well.
8. Meanwhile, get the oven ready to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. After two hours, check whether the dough rises or not.
10. Now, create holes in the dough with your fingers after dipping them in the olive oil.
11. Spread the two tablespoons of olive oil over the dough.
12. Top it with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt. Place this dish in an oven.
13. Bake it for 15/20 minutes until an attractive golden brown crust is achieved.
14. Once baked, shift into a serving plate.
15. Cut into rectangular or square shapes by using a knife.
16. The fresh and tasty focaccia is ready.

Unique Additions

Herbs:

• Try this recipe with fresh or dried herbs like thyme leaves, oregano, rosemary, and parsley.

Vegetables:

• Customize with vegetables like olives, sliced bell peppers, capers, asparagus, sliced zucchini, eggplant, potato slices, and sliced heirloom tomatoes.

Protein options:

• You can add tofu, seitan, or tempeh bacon as a protein option.

Vegan Cheese:

• We used vegan grated cheese like ricotta, mozzarella, or parmesan for a cheesy texture.

Sauces:

• Accompany it with dairy-free alfredo sauce, pizza sauce, or vegan pesto sauce.

SERVING IDEAS:

• You can pair it with satisfying and wholesome soups like tomato soup, and butternut squash soup.
• Enjoy it as a snack with olive oil (for dipping) and balsamic vinegar.
• We can make the sandwich using this focaccia bread. Cut the bread into two pieces. Apply the first layer of hummus and the second layer of different veggies.
• It goes well with Italian-style dishes like vegan lentil balls, chickpea soup, vegan lasagna, and spaghetti.
• You can prepare focaccia pizza using this bread. Add vegan pepperoni, grated vegan cheese, pizza sauce, dried herbs, and dried herbs as layers, then bake it in the oven.

Tips

• Use active and dried instant yeast. Expired yeast will not lift the dough properly.
• Normal or cold water will make the lumps in the yeast.
• We used slightly warm water. Warm water in a microwave oven for 1-2 minutes.
• Before baking, adjust the oven temperature so the bread bakes well.
• Proper kneading will make the best dough.
• If the dough mixture is dry, add two or three tablespoons of plant-based milk

Storage Information

Fridge:

• Focaccia tastes best when freshly cooked and hot. But you can save it in a plastic-sealed jar and refrigerate it for 4 to 7 days.

Freezer:

• Pack the leftover dish in a plastic cover and freeze it for 1 to 2 months.

FAQs

Can I add toppings to my choice?

• You can change up the various toppings of your choice and mood. Decorate the bread with cherry tomatoes, oregano, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, thyme, or basil.

Is this recipe made with vegan-friendly items?

• This is a vegan-friendly recipe. We made this using basic items such as yeast, salt, water, and all-purpose flour.

Can I leave the dough for a day or two?

• Prepare the dough before baking the bread. Cover the dough dish with a plastic clean wrapper or a kitchen towel and refrigerate it for 2/3 days.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount

Serving Size 1 serve
Quantity 12 servings
Total Calories 199kcals
Carbohydrates 27g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 4g
Sugar 1g
Total Fat 8g
Sodium 204mg
Iron 2mg