Fiesta Focaccia

MexicanVegetarianIntermediate3 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 each loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 each tomatoes, diced and drained or
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes, drained
  • 0.5 each yellow or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 each red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 each to 1 cup ripe olives, pitted and drained
  • 2 tbsp chopped canned jalapeños

Instructions

  1. 1

    Let dough completely thaw (to thaw in microwave, cook at 30% power for 3 to 4 minutes, based on a 900 watt microwave).

  2. 2

    Combine both loaves of dough together.

  3. 3

    Grease a 17 x 11-inch baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Roll out thawed dough on a lightly floured surface to a 17 x 11-inch rectangle.

  5. 5

    If dough shrinks back after rolling, let rest 5 minutes, then continue rolling.

  6. 6

    Place dough in pan, pressing dough to corners.

  7. 7

    Brush dough with olive oil, evenly top with spices, sprinkle with tomato, bell peppers, onion, olives and chiles.

  8. 8

    Let dough rise until puffy (30 minutes in a warm area).

  9. 9

    Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

  10. 10

    Remove from the oven and pan to cool on a wire rack.

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