Description
This roasted almond focaccia with grapes and rosemary is a fragrant and flavorful bread, perfect for holiday gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
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- 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (between 110 and 115 degrees F)
- 3 cups (720 ml) all-purpose flour, more as needed
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, plus more for topping
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) roasted almonds
- 1 cup fresh grapes
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water. Stir to dissolve and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add 1 cup of flour and blend together until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
- After the initial rise, add the remaining flour, olive oil, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for another hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Stretch and press the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
- Drizzle the top with olive oil and use your fingers to dimple the surface of the dough.
- Scatter the roasted almonds, fresh grapes, and chopped rosemary evenly over the top of the dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and the grapes are roasted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, toast the almonds before adding them to the focaccia.
- This bread is best served warm, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
- You can substitute walnuts or pecans for almonds if desired.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0