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Tomato & Olive Focaccia

  • RECIPE MAKES: 8 servings
  • PREP TIME: 60 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 30 minutes
Step 1

In a large bowl mix the Mevalia Bread Mix, salt, sugar, yeast together before adding 50 ml olive oil along with the water. Using a wooden spoon beat the mixture for several minutes to form a smooth mixture.

Step 2

Oil a rectangle baking tin, 30 cm x 20 cm x 5 cm, fill with the mixture and smooth out with the back of a wet spoon.

Step 3

Cover the baking tin with cling film and leave to stand in a warm place until it has doubled in size (1 hour approx).

Step 4

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/gas mark 7.

Step 5

Once risen, top with the tomatoes, olives, red onion, garlic, rosemary, lightly brush with olive oil and finish with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Step 6

Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Finish by browning under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes.  

Recipe tips; To freeze, allow to cool and wrap well. To reheat, fully defrost and bake for 5 minutes following the temperature guides in step 5.  

  • 310 g Mevalia Bread Mix
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Caster sugar
  • 7 g Fast acting yeast
  • 50 ml Olive oil
  • 380 ml Lukewarm water
  • 8 Cherry tomatoes
  • 16 Mixed green & black olives, pitted
  • ½ Red onion, cut into wedges
  • ½tsp Garlic granules
  • 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary sprigs, or 1 tsp dried
  • 10 ml Olive oil
  • Flakes of sea salt to sprinkle

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