Bell Pepper Focaccia Recipe

Ingredients for Bell Pepper Focaccia

• Dry Yeast
• Warm Water
• Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt
• All Purpose Flour
• Cooking spray
• Red Onion
• Fresh Oregano
• Red Bell Pepper
• Yellow Bell Pepper

How to Make Bell Pepper Focaccia

1. **Activate Yeast:** In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. **Combine Wet Ingredients:** Stir in olive oil, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
3. **Add Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add 2 1/2 cups of flour, mixing until a dough forms.
4. **Knead the Dough:** Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5-7 minutes). Add remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to prevent sticking.
5. **First Rise:** Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
6. **Shape the Dough:** Punch down the dough and transfer it to a jelly-roll pan (10x15 inches) coated with cooking spray. Press into a 10x8-inch rectangle.
7. **Second Rise:** Cover and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
8. **Sauté the Vegetables:** While the dough rises, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook for 20 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. Season with oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
9. **Prepare the Focaccia:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Uncover the dough and make indentations across the surface using your fingers or the handle of a wooden spoon.
10. **Add the Toppings:** Brush the dough with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Spread the sautéed pepper and onion mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
11. **Bake:** Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.