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    Home » Recipes » Thermomix Recipes » Easy Thermomix Focaccia

    Published: Aug 18, 2021 · Modified: Sep 11, 2024 by Marianne Rogerson · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Thermomix Focaccia

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    This Thermomix Focaccia recipe is an easy basic recipe, perfect for a no-fuss bread baking experience.

    Thermomix Focaccia sliced on wooden board

    Focaccia is one of my favourite types of bread to make. This recipe is easy and no-fuss and gives you a delicious loaf of focaccia in less than two hours.

    Focaccia is perfect for slicing up and dipping in olive oil or for making scrumptious sandwiches.

    Even if you are new to bread baking, you should have no trouble turning out an impressive loaf with this easy recipe.

    Thermomix focaccia being sliced
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Focaccia
    • Focaccia Topping Ideas
    • Ideas for a Focaccia Sandwich
    • FAQs and Top Tips
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    • Easy Thermomix Focaccia

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It is easy and no-fuss and perfect for beginners to bread making.
    • You'll have a a delicious loaf of focaccia in less than two hours.
    • The Thermomix does all the hard work for you.
    • It uses basic store cupboard ingredients.

    Ingredients

    Focaccia uses the following store cupboard ingredients. Exact quantities can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Yeast - this recipe uses instant yeast. It does not require sugar to activate it. If you have a different type of yeast, then read this article to learn how to substitute it.
    • Plain flour (all purpose flour) - normal plain flour is perfect for focaccia. You can also use bread flour but it may make your focaccia more dense.
    • Salt - this not only gives flavour to your dough, but it also strengthens it.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - helps to tenderise the dough and give it that all important stretchiness as well as classic flavour.
    • Garlic - for flavour.
    • Rosemary - for flavour and aesthetics.
    Sliced Thermomix focaccia with olive oil

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    How to make Focaccia

    Making Focaccia is easy - here is my step-by-step guide plus tips to make sure it is a success!

    Step one: Make the dough

    Making the Focaccia dough in the Thermomix is super simple. Much like making pizza dough or homemade tortillas, you can let the Thermomix do all the hard work for you.

    Do this by adding the water and yeast to the bowl and warm it slightly. Next you add the remaining ingredients and let the Thermomix dough function work its magic.

    Thermomix focaccia dough being stretched between hands

    The Focaccia dough should be quite sticky and stretchy.

    TOP TIP: rub olive oil on your hands before taking the dough out of the Thermomix bowl. This will make it much easier to handle and less likely to stick to your hands.

    Step Two: Proofing the Focaccia dough

    Before you remove the dough from the Thermomix, pour one tablespoon of the olive oil into a large bowl.

    Use a paper towel to grease the sides of the bowl. There should still be a small puddle of olive oil in the bottom of the bowl.

    Now transfer the dough from the Thermomix into the greased bowl. Turn it over in the olive oil so that it is coated.

    dough with oil in a greased bowl
    dough in a bowl

    Cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place for around an hour, or until it has doubled in size.

    Step Three: infuse the olive oil

    While the dough is proofing, infuse the oil with garlic and rosemary.

    Place two tablespoons of olive oil in a jar with a lid. Remove the leaves from the rosemary stalk and add to the oil. Crush or finely grate the garlic and add to the oil.

    Olive oil infused with garlic and rosemary

    Give it a shake, and set aside.

    Step Four: Shaping and second proofing

    Once the dough has doubled in size, you can remove it from the bowl and shape it on the baking sheet.

    First line your baking sheet (around 9 x 13 inch is good) with baking paper. Then pour over one tablespoon of the infused olive oil.

    Focaccia dough stretched on baking tray

    Take the dough from the bowl (you will knock back the air as you do so) and stretch it out onto the baking sheet until it has almost filled it.

    Now use your fingertips to poke deep dimples all over the dough. Cover with plastic wrap (there should be enough olive oil on the dough to prevent it from sticking) and leave for 30 minutes.

    Meanwhile heat the oven.

    Step Five: Baking

    The dough should now have risen slightly. If the dimples are not so obvious anymore, go ahead and use your fingers to make some more.

    Thermomix focaccia ready for the oven

    Now take the final tablespoon of olive oil and drizzle it all over the bread. Arrange the rosemary leaves evenly across the surface and sprinkle over salt flakes.

    Thermomix focaccia fresh from oven

    Bake in the oven for 20 minutes then transfer to a wire rack for cooling.

    Focaccia Topping Ideas

    The great thing about Focaccia is it is very versatile and the world is your oyster when it comes to choosing toppings.

    Thermomix focaccia closeup

    Here are some popular choices so feel free to mix and match!

    • Olives
    • Cherry Tomatoes
    • Herbs - especially rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano...
    • Caramelised onion
    • Artichokes
    • Asparagus
    • Cheese - parmesan, mozzarella, ricotta, cheddar, blue cheese, goats cheese...
    • Salami
    • Sliced chilli or chilli flakes
    • Anchovies
    • Roasted red peppers
    • Sun dried tomatoes

    Ideas for a Focaccia Sandwich

    Soft and chewy focaccia sliced in half horizontally makes the best savoury sandwiches.

    Slices of Thermomix focaccia stacked on top of each other

    It works particularly well with deli meats, cheeses, roasted vegetables and pesto. Here are some combination ideas for the best focaccia sandwiches:

    • Roasted vegetables, pesto and Swiss cheese
    • Caprese: buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and basil
    • Salami, fontina and aragula (rocket)
    • Roasted red pepper, caramelized onion and mozzarella
    • Smoked turkey, red pesto, mozzarella and baby spinach
    • Chicken, pesto, mayonnaise and salad
    • Cuban: roast pork, ham, pickles and mustard
    • Ham, melted fontina and tomatoes

    FAQs and Top Tips

    How long does homemade focaccia last?

    Homemade focaccia is best when eaten fresh. However it will last sealed in a plastic bag or plastic wrap for up to two days in the pantry.

    Can you freeze focaccia?

    Yes you can freeze focaccia. Cut it into portion sizes, wrap in plastic wrap or foil and then place in a freezer bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to one month. Defrost it on the counter and then re-warm in the oven for 10 minutes at 190C/375F.

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    focaccia sliced with olive oil

    Easy Thermomix Focaccia

    This Thermomix Focaccia recipe is an easy basic recipe, perfect for a no-fuss bread baking experience.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: bread, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Additional Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours
    Servings: 1 loaf
    Calories: 424kcal
    Author: Marianne Rogerson

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Parchment Paper 
    • Non-Stick Baking Pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon instant yeast
    • 350 g water
    • 500 g plain flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 30 g extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil extra
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 2 sprigs rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon salt flakes

    Instructions

    • Place yeast and water in the Thermomix bowl. Heat for 1 minute / 37 degrees / speed 1.
    • Add the flour, salt and olive oil. Mix for 20 seconds / speed 6. Then select DOUGH function / 2 minutes.
    • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large bowl. Use kitchen paper to lightly grease the bowl. There should still be a small puddle of olive oil in the bottom of the bowl.
    • Transfer the dough to the greased bowl and turn it over in the olive oil to coat it.
      TIP: rub olive oil on your hands before handling the dough as it is quite sticky.
    • Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm place for around an hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
    • Meanwhile, infuse the olive oil: Measure two tablespoons of olive oil into a jar with a lid. Add crushed or finely grated garlic and the rosemary leaves. Shake the jar and set aside.
    • Once the dough is ready, take a baking sheet and line it with baking paper. Measure 1 tablespoon of the infused olive oil and pour it over the baking sheet.
    • Now take the dough from the bowl (you will knock back the air as you do so) and stretch it out onto the baking sheet until it has almost filled it.
    • Use your fingertips to poke deep dimples all over the dough. Cover with plastic wrap (there should be enough olive oil on the dough to prevent it from sticking) and leave for 30 minutes.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 200C / 400F.
    • Push more dimples into the bread if they have filled in with rising. Pour over the remaining olive oil and arrange the rosemary leaves over the surface. Sprinkle with the salt flakes.
    • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.
    • Transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool.

    Notes

    This recipe uses instant yeast. It does not require sugar to activate it. If you have a different type of yeast, then read this article to learn how to substitute it.
    Plain flour is fine to use for focaccia. You can also use bread flour, but it may make your focaccia a little dense.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 4mg
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