Easy Focaccia Pizza
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Pizza night is a sacred tradition, but sometimes delivery menus feel as tired as that leftover slice from last week (we’ve all been there). Enter Easy Focaccia Pizza: the recipe that’s about to revolutionize your dinner routine. It’s basically pizza’s cooler, more delicious cousin – fluffy focaccia bread meets classic pizza toppings, all in a package that’s easy enough for even the most kitchen-timid home cook.
Why You’ll Love Easy Focaccia Pizza
- Easy & Fast: Make grandma-worthy pizza without the fuss. Minimal prep, stress-free, and filled with flavor.
- Double Delicious: Ditch soggy delivery crusts! This pizza has a fluffy focaccia base with a satisfying chew, topped with all your favorites and melty cheese. It’s a flavor explosion!
- Fun for Families: Get the kids involved! Everyone can choose their toppings and create mini pizzas on the focaccia base. Most creative pizza wins!
- Potluck Star: This Easy Focaccia Pizza is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It looks amazing and disappears in a flash!
- Customize It! Love to experiment? Swap the toppings, cheese, or herbs. It’s your pizza canvas to create your masterpiece!
Ingredients Needed To Make Easy Focaccia Pizza
- Gluten-free bread flour
- Baking powder
- Kosher salt
- Instant yeast
- Hot water
- Unflavored sparkling water
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Dried oregano
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, ham, olives, onions
Before You Get Started: A couple notes to help you get the best results
How To Make Easy Focaccia Pizza
- In a small bowl, mix hot water, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it gets foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and oregano.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the foamy yeast mixture,olive oil, and sparkling water. Mix with a spoon or spatula until you have a sticky dough.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. Cover it with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Find a warm spot and let it rise for 1.5-2 hours, or until tripled in size. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) while the dough rises.
- Once risen, gently drizzle pizza sauce over the dough. Don’t spread it too much.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sauce, followed by mozzarella cheese.
- Optionally, add your favorite toppings sparingly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the dough to settle.
- Slice and enjoy!
Variations & Substitutions
- Veggie Lovers: Load it up with roasted veggies like peppers, onions, zucchini, and eggplant. Finish with goat cheese crumbles.
- Spicy Fiesta: Add chopped jalapenos, chorizo, and a sriracha drizzle for a kick.
- Brunch Bash: Swap pizza sauce for ricotta cheese, top with fresh herbs, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Drizzle balsamic glaze after baking.
- Gourmet Grub: Get fancy with caramelized onions, sliced pears, fig jam, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I use regular flour instead of gluten-free flour?
Absolutely! If you don’t have gluten-free flour on hand, you can substitute the same amount of all-purpose wheat flour. The texture of the focaccia base might be slightly denser, but it will still be delicious.
What if it’s cold outside? How can I proof my dough faster?
I have a proofing mat that allows the dough to rise on an electric warming mat, no matter what the weather is! It’s thermostat controlled, allowing the dough to remain at an optimal temperature throughout the rising process.
What if I don’t have sparkling water?
No worries! You can simply replace the unflavored sparkling water with an additional cup of room temperature water. The focaccia might not be quite as airy, but it will still bake up beautifully.
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My dough isn’t rising! Help!
There are a few reasons why your dough might not be rising. First, make sure your yeast is fresh and active. Expired yeast won’t make the dough rise. Double-check the water temperature – the hot water (around 110 degrees Fahrenheit) is important to activate the yeast. Finally, ensure your dough is in a warm spot to rise. A cozy nook or a sunny windowsill are perfect places.
How can I store and reheat leftover focaccia pizza?
Once the pizza has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Wrap individual slices in foil and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Can I make this recipe vegan?
You can definitely create a vegan version of this recipe! Substitute sugar for the honey, and use your favorite vegan mozzarella cheese alternative. Many grocery stores offer a variety of vegan cheese shreds that melt beautifully.
What type of baking dish do I need to make focaccia pizza?
Ideally, you’ll want a ceramic or metal baking dish with 2 1/2 inch sides to allow for enough space for the dough to rise and cook without spilling over.
Easy Focaccia Pizza
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl
- Saran wrap
- Towel
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 ¾ cups gluten-free bread flour Caputo Brand
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup hot water 110 degrees
- 1 cup unflavored sparkling water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil + 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For Topping
- 8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni ham, olives, onions, etc.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, mix hot water, honey, and yeast. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes until it bubbles.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and dried oregano.
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, sparkling water, and yeast mixture. Mix until incorporated. The dough will be sticky and lumpy.
Prepare the Baking Dish
- Grease a 9×13 metal baking dish with 2” sides using 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Line it with parchment paper, allowing it to come up on two sides for easier removal of the bread.
Rising and Preheat
- Place the dough in the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cover the dish with saran wrap and then a towel. Set it aside in a warm place to rise until it triples in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
Assemble and Bake
- Once the dough has risen, drizzle pizza sauce over the top without spreading to avoid deflating the focaccia.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sauce, followed by mozzarella cheese.
- Optionally, add your favorite toppings sparingly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
Serve
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the dough to settle.
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
This Easy Focaccia Pizza is basically magic – it’s crazy easy to make, you can load it up with any toppings your heart desires, and everyone who tries it will be begging for more. No muss, no fuss, just pure pizza-lovin’ goodness.
