Easy Rosemary Christmas Focaccia

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for ten minutes.

Step 2

After 10 minutes the yeast should be bubbly and active.

Step 3

To the bubbly yeast and water mixture, add the flour and salt. Stir together to form a dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm place (75 to 78 degrees F) to rise for one hour until doubled in size.

Step 4

Line an oven-safe skillet or a baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 5

Spread half of the olive oil over the parchment paper. Turn the dough out onto the parchment paper shaping it roughly into a rectangle. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for one hour.

Step 6

After the dough has finished rising, drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of the dough and a little onto your hands. Press your fingers into the dough to create dimples over the surface.

Step 7

Arrange the rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes in the shape of a Christmas tree. Sprinkle salt lightly over the surface.

Step 8

Bake in a preheated 350F degree oven for 20 minutes.