Pizza Focaccia
Pizza Focaccia layers a springy, olive oil–kissed dough with stretchy mozzarella, bright marinara, nutty Parmesan, and optional pepperoni that crisps at the edges. It bakes up with a bubbling top and a tender, airy crumb, perfect for game day, casual dinners, or sharing as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pizza Focaccia, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
For the focaccia: Pour the water into a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the top. Mix briefly with a dough whisk or wooden spoon, then let it sit until the yeast has bloomed, about 10 minutes. When ready, the surface should look like foamy beer.
- 2
Stir in the olive oil and salt. Add the all-purpose flour and bread flour, then stir with the dough whisk or a wooden spoon until no dry flour streaks remain.
- 3
Cover the bowl and let it rise for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, uncover and slightly wet your hands. Starting at the top edge of the dough, use your wet hands to pull the top edge up and over the dough ball, working all the way around. This technique, called a stretch and fold, helps build gluten and replaces traditional kneading. Cover the bowl again and let it rest in a warm spot.
- 4
After 30 minutes, repeat the stretch-and-fold. Cover the bowl and do two more sets of stretches and folds, each 30 minutes apart. After the fourth stretch and fold, cover the bowl and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- 5
At this point, the dough should be doubled in volume and feel smooth. It is ready to use, or you can chill it overnight to use the next day.
- 6
For the toppings: Lightly oil a 9x13-inch metal cake pan. Place the focaccia base in the pan and gently stretch it with your fingers into all four corners. Cover and let the focaccia rise for about 1 hour.
- 7
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 8
Once the focaccia has risen, lightly drizzle the surface with olive oil. Dimple the surface with your fingers, then scatter the mozzarella cheese in an even layer.
- 9
Spoon dollops of marinara over the surface, then sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese. Add the pepperoni on top.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until the focaccia and cheeses are golden brown and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let it sit in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully slide the focaccia onto a cutting board. Let cool for an additional 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Calories 397.68 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 16.2 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 55.53 g 20%
- Total Fat 10.74 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.9 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.31 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 439.55 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.68 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.37 g --
- Added Sugars 1.99 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 246.42 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 106.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 7.58 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Pizza Focaccia is made with 11 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, and Marinara Sauce. Each serving provides about 397.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pizza Focaccia made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, Marinara Sauce, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pizza Focaccia?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 397.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pizza Focaccia easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Pizza Focaccia healthy?
- Pizza Focaccia has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 397.68 calories and 16.2 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 439.55 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.9 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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