Mini Cherry Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia

Name: Cherry Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 cup of warm water; 2 Tbs. of sugar; 2 Tsp. of dry yeast; 3 ½ cups of unbleached flour; 1 Tsp. of coarse sea salt; ¼ cup of olive oil plus more for brushing and the topping; 2 Tbs. of cornmeal (for dusting); 1 big onion finely sliced; The leaves of 3-4 rosemary sprigs; 2 cups of pearl (grape or cherry tomatoes)

Mini Cherry Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia.

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Logic says that this post should be about pizza. But I’m not always such a logic person. Pizza recipes will flow naturally… and I must warn you: there is a serious risk of pizza recipe flood in your near future…

dough to make cherry tomato and rosemary focaccia

In fact this focaccia is a pizza cousin. They are both flat breads with Italian origins. Focaccias are usually seasoned with olive oil and herbs and may be topped with vegetables.Focaccia dough is also similar to pizza dough, although the first one has more olive oil, it’s pressed by hand, typically fingertip dotted and then brushed with more olive oil…

mini cherry tomatoes to make Cherry Tomatoes and Rosemary Focaccia

Ah! And it’s also sprinkled with a good amount of coarse sea salt.

Cherry Tomatoes and Rosemary Focaccia in the making

For today’s mini cherry tomato and rosemary focaccia I used the sweetest tomatoes in the world.

I’m talking about my ripe pearl tomatoes that pop in your mouth when you bite the focaccia.

And then I added onions sautéed in olive oil with fresh rosemary leaves.

Focaccia can be eaten warm or cold, as a snack, with a meal and this one is nice if topped with shaved parmesan cheese.

I hope you like it!

I hope you like my mini cherry tomato and rosemary focaccia.

5 from 4 votes

Cherry Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia

Prep Time1 hr 5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time1 hr 20 mins

Servings: focaccias

Ingredients

1 cup of warm water
2 Tbs. of sugar
2 Tsp. of dry yeast
3 ½ cups of unbleached flour
1 Tsp. of coarse sea salt
¼ cup of olive oil plus more for brushing and the topping
2 Tbs. of cornmeal for dusting
1 big onion finely sliced
The leaves of 3-4 rosemary sprigs
2 cups of pearl grape or cherry tomatoes

Instructions

In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water.
Add the yeast and let stand until foamy, about 15 minutes.
In the bowl of a standing mixer or food processor, using the dough blade, combine the flour, water, sugar and yeast mix and the olive oil.
Process until the dough becomes a ball, around 1.5 minutes.
Increase the speed and process, adding more flour if necessary, for 3 more minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in an oil coated bowl.
Brush the dough with olive oil so no skin will form and cover it with a damp kitchen towel.
Let the dough rise until it doubles its size, at least 30 minutes.
In the meantime, in a big frying pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the onions with the rosemary for 5 minutes until translucent. Reserve.
Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper and sprinkle with the cornmeal.
Divide the dough and roll and stretch it out into the baking sheets, giving them oblong shapes about 1/2-inch thick.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let stand for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Uncover the dough and dimple with your fingertips.
Brush the surface with olive oil.
Place a tomato in every dot and the cover focaccia with onion and rosemary.
Generously sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.