Caprese Focaccia
Serves 8
10 mins prep
35 mins cook
0 mins total
This Caprese Focaccia is the perfect appetizer to share with family and friends. Ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil are baked into an easy 2 ingredient dough to create a crispy, cheesy, golden brown bread that is ready in no time.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, combine the flour and yogurt until well combined. Lay on a flour coated surface and combine until formed into a ball. To make it easier to work with, flour your surface well and flour your hands before you start rolling into a ball. This will create a barrier between your hands and the dough.
Place the dough in a preseasoned 8-inch cast iron (10-inch works fine too! 12-inch make it a bit too thin.) and press so that it reaches all sides of the pan. Pour the olive oil over top and using your fingers press dimples all over the top of the dough without going through to the bottom.
Top the dough evenly with chunks of cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Place in the oven and bake for 25 -30 minutes until the dough is cooked through and edges are browning.
Turn the oven to broil and broil for 2 minutes to crisp the dough and tomatoes.
Remove from the heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes. The dough will continue to cook in the center while in the hot cast iron. Top with additional fresh basil and cut into 8 equal slices.