Focaccia Art

An easy-to-follow guide to making focaccia art.

5 from 1 vote

Course Snack

Cuisine Italian

Line a baking sheet (minimum dimensions 17x11.5 inches) with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil and spread it out evenly with your hands. Turn the schiacciata dough out onto the baking sheet. Using slightly wet or oiled hands, pull and stretch the dough out into an even square/rectangle (or whatever shape you can manage; it can be a little challenging to spread out), pulling from the underside of the dough outward. Dimple it with your fingers (keep your fingers moist to keep them from sticking).
Let rise for at least 1 hour while the oven is preheating to 475° F (245° C).
Prep all your vegetables by cutting and patting dry of any excess moisture.
Drizzle the focaccia with olive oil and salt well with a flaky salk like Maldon.
Now you can feel free to decorate! Try not to press the veggies down too much into the dough. Just gently place them onto the dough, being sure they are indeed sticking to the dough and not popping or curling up (can happen depending on how you cut the vegetables).
Bake for 13-17 minutes in the middle of the oven until golden brown and crunchy.
Let cool before cutting.

You can really use any baking sheet you like as long as it's at least 17x11.5 inches, approximately. I like to use a larger one and stretch it out in a more organic shape than a perfect rectangle.
Don’t rush a rise. Let your dough proof correctly, being sure it has doubled in size before moving forward with the focaccia art.
Peel the vegetables for a different look(such as zucchini)
Use an oven thermometer for an accurate oven temperature
Try grilling vegetables such as zucchini, yellow squash, onion and peppers before adding for a smoky flavor.
Don’t stop with vegetables! You can also decorate with meat such as sausage (insert link) and pepperoni slices.
Drain and pat dry vegetables thoroughly with paper towels before adding to your focaccia art.
Pair vegetables well. Remember, you will be eating this so you want it to taste good also. Choose toppings that you like and that taste good together (personal preference) for your focaccia art

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