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Platinum Instant Sourdough Tomato Focaccia

With a chewy interior and an addictive caramelized crust adorned with fresh grape tomatoes, this rosemary-scented focaccia has all the tangy comfort of sourdough but without the hassle, thanks to Platinum Instant Sourdough Yeast.
Platinum Instant Sourdough Tomato Focaccia
Yield 1 (16x12-inch) focaccia

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 (0.63oz) package (18g) Platinum Instant Sourdough Yeast
  • 2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt (see note)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360g) warm water (120°F/49°C to 130°F/54°C)
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (250g) grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon (2g) chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 clove garlic (5 grams, minced)
  • 2 teaspoons (6g) flaked sea salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir together flour, Platinum Instant Sourdough Yeast, and kosher salt by hand. Add warm water and 2 tablespoons (28g) oil; beat at medium speed for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Grease a rimmed half-sheet baking pan with 2 tablespoons (28g) oil. Turn out dough onto prepared baking sheet. With oiled fingers, gently press dough into a 10-inch circle. Loosely cover with plastic wrap, and let rest in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) for 30 minutes.
  • With oiled fingers, press dough into a 14x11-inch oval. Loosely cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Gently press dimples into surface of dough. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon (14g) oil. Top with tomatoes, rosemary, and garlic. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on pan for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Salt weight and volume vary by brand. Diamond Crystal kosher salt was used in this recipe (1 tablespoon is 9 grams). If you have a different brand or type of salt, use the weight listed in the recipe, not the volume measurement. If you do not have a scale, check your brand’s website for what the equivalent volume measurement is for the weight listed in this recipe.
 
Recipe by Bake From Scratch.