Ingredients

  • 1 recipe focaccia
  • 4.5 ounces italian plum (roma) tomatoes canned, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon basil chopped fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 2.25 ounces black olives sliced, drained
  • 4 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Method

  • Make focaccia dough according to the recipe, through rising and shaping.
  • After dough is stretched into two 9 inch round cake pans, dimple deeply with fingertips.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the chopped tomatoes and basil.
  • Spread half of the mixture over each loaf.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise until puffy, about 45 minutes.
  • Dimple the loaves again and top with garlic, olives and oregano, gently pressing in the olives.
  • Drizzle evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake at 400 deg.
  • for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and cool.