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100% Whole Grain Tomato Basil Focaccia. Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Foaccia bread Recipe. Use other herbs like rosemary or thyme. Vegan Soy-free Recipe Makes a 9 by 5 inch 1.5 inch thick focaccia.
You know, we have been cooking for like 4 and then 6 people in the last month. So there is this adjustment period now, where I am trying to get back to cooking for 2. There is so much leftover food. 🙂
Ok, finally I got around to baking bread which does not fall in the category of everyday Sandwich loaf. 🙂 I made a Sandwich loaves twice a week last month, since Dad took a liking to them. I decided to eliminate processed flours from today’s bread. This focaccia is 100% stone ground organic whole grain Wheat and Spelt focaccia. Topped with juicy Cherry tomatoes and basil! Use fresh Basil for best results.
Knead up the dough, dimple it, add olive oil and toppings and done. One airy soft bread.
Another delicious Focaccia – this Quinoa Olive Focaccia with Za’atar.
For more Vegan yeast Breads, see here.
Glutenfree Zucchini Focaccia here and Focaccia style Pizza crust here.
Before I forget, thank you Buzzfeed for featuring my Chickpea Millet Chard Bake in How to eat more Veggies for breakfast round up. (of course, there are loads of eggs in the round up, but quite a few vegan and easily vegan options too!)
And also the Dal Hummus Pizza in Ways to eat Hummus all day long 😉
Here is a random fact about me. I actually do not eat hummus much, like maybe once in a few months. hmm, I wonder why. Maybe because there is always a other beany options available if I am eating Indian food.
Another random fact, I do not like deadlines. If there is a date or a time fixed for anything, like finishing up some recipe posts before a date, or hosting a large party, I get too antsy and my brain shuts down. All the creative energy goes on a vacation. No wonder I cannot plan an e-book. That will put a somewhat deadline and no recipes will come out of my head. hmmph.
In other news, what I would like to try next.. Kale-nola! Kale in granola.
And a wonderful guide to Fresh herbs and how to use them by Dreena.
Steps:
Proof the yeast with maple syrup, molasses and yeast.
Knead into a soft dough.
Let it rise for 1.5 hours until doubled.
Punch down and press into the bread pan. Let rise for 20 minutes. Then poke holes into the dough.
Top with Olive oil, tomatoes, sea salt and basil.
Let rise for 20 minutes.
Bake in pre-heated 350 degrees F.
Cool, slice and serve with olive oil, hummus or favorite dips.
100% Whole Grain Tomato Basil Focaccia. Vegan Recipe
100% Whole Grain Tomato Basil Focaccia. Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Foaccia bread Recipe. Use other herbs like rosemary or thyme. Vegan Soy-free Recipe Makes a 9 by 5 inch 1.5 inch thick focaccia
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1.5 teaspoons active yeast
- 1/2 cup spelt flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons Extra virgin Olive oil
Topping
- 1-2 Tablespoons Extra virgin Olive oil
- sliced cherry tomatoes
- finely chopped fresh basil or dried basil
Instructions
- In a bowl, add warm water, yeast, maple syrup and molasses. Mix and let the yeast activate and and get frothy for 10 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and knead for 5-6 minutes.
- Add a tablespoon or so more water or flour, if needed to make a soft to touch dough.
- Spray water on top, cover the bowl with a damp towel and Let the dough rise for 2 hours or until doubled.
- Punch dough down and shape to fill the pan. I used 9 by 5 inch pan. Push or stretch the dough into the pan.
- Spray water on top and let the dough rise for 15 minutes in a warm place.
- Dimple the dough using fingers, Push all the way through the dough.
- Pour olive oil on the dimples. Top with fresh or dried basil and sea salt. then top with sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Let rise for another 20-30 minutes or until doubled.
- Bake in preheated 350 degrees F / 180ºc for 25 minutes.
- Or for a crisp crust, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F / 220ºc, then reduce temperature to 400 F / 200ºc and bake 20 minutes.
- Cool, slice and serve with olive oil. Serve as a side with pasta Or slice horizontally and make a Basil, Lettuce, Tomato, Balsamic grilled Tofu Sandwich
Notes
nutritional values based on one loaf
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Sodium: 200mg, Potassium: 149mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 155IU, Vitamin C: 5.4mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1.3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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The photos are perfect wallpapers!
Thanks you Nick:)
You are truly the yeast-whisper! I’ve made focaccia plenty of times before, but never one nearly so picture perfect as this.
Superdeliciousness…focaccia must go on the weekend menu!
The only good thing about deadlines is that suddenly it seems easier to do all those other little projects that I’ve been avoiding. I think that’s how “spring cleaning” got invented. I’d much rather wash the windows and vacuum then do my taxes in April. 😉
Thanks for the recipe! Cheers!
oh i blank out and procrastinate like anything if i have a deadline 🙂 i do much better without:)
Love the little dimples in there ;-). Focaccia is one of my favorite breads not only because it’s delicious, but it’s easy-peasy to put together.
Very healthy foccacia
Beautiful focaccia! It’s one of my favorite kinds of “bread” dishes, especially in bakeries! That looks delicious!
mine too:)
tomato basil are my two favorite flavors this summer. Thanks for the whole grain recipe and few other round ups:)
tomato and basil can make everything better:)
this bread looks so light and moist! i love the tomatoes on top, it makes the bread look so summery and beautiful.
ps- i hardly ever eat hummus either! i don’t know why. maybe it’s because i don’t like the storebought stuff and never get around to making my own(i never seem to have tahini on hand!).
I know right. i dont like the store bought hummus too! when i do make it at home i skip the tahini since i dont have it on hand too:)
If you have cashew butter on hand, it works fantastically in hummus! I never have tahini either 🙂
Oops. I didn’t think my comment went through as I received a “You’re posting comments too quickly. Slow down”. Sorry about the double comments 🙂
This looks great Richa. I love that you didn’t use any white flour, and it doesn’t look like the texture is compromised at all.
There’s something so satisfying about baking with yeast I find!
Yes, baking is my stress releiver. esp baking breads!
lovely focaccia… Nice clicks..