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Christmas Tree Focaccia

Round focaccia bread decorated with rosemary sprigs arranged as a Christmas tree and cherry tomato ornaments.
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A festive no-knead Christmas Tree Focaccia decorated with rosemary sprigs, cherry tomatoes, and colorful vegetables — perfect as an edible holiday centerpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 3/4 cups warm water (105°F–115°F)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder or 2 cloves roasted garlic (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs (for decoration)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for ‘snow’ effect)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, instant yeast, and sea salt.
  2. Add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, drizzling with olive oil.
  5. Transfer dough to the baking sheet and shape into a large triangle resembling a Christmas tree.
  6. Decorate with cherry tomatoes, olives, and rosemary sprigs to mimic ornaments and garland. Sprinkle mozzarella if desired.
  7. Drizzle lightly with more olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For make-ahead prep, refrigerate dough overnight for a slower rise and deeper flavor.
  • Use gluten-free bread flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning.
  • Cover loosely with foil if toppings brown too quickly.

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