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focaccia bread pizza recipe

Focaccia Pizza Recipe

A mashup of pillowy focaccia bread and classic pizza toppings! Crispy edges, olive-oil soaked dimples, and endless topping combos make this an irresistible, flexible, and easy dinner option. Whether you’re going indulgent or veggie-packed, this focaccia pizza is a total crowd-pleaser.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy pizza recipe, flatbread pizza, focaccia pizza, Italian focaccia, olive oil pizza, pizza dough focaccia
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 370kcal
Author: info.thekitcheen

Equipment

  • Rimmed sheet pan (15x10 inch)
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Garlic press or knife
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • For Focaccia Base:
  • 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
  • 4 tbsp good olive oil
  • 4-5 garlic cloves smashed or chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
  • For Pizza Topping:
  • ¾ cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan + pecorino mix
  • Toppings of choice: cherry tomatoes caramelized onions, prosciutto, roasted garlic, sliced potato, fresh basil

Instructions

  • Prep the Dough
  • Remove dough from fridge 1 hour ahead to relax.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C), rack in middle.
  • Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil on sheet pan. Place dough and gently press outward.
  • Cover with towel and let rest 20–30 mins.
  • Dimple + Flavor
  • Gently stretch dough to pan edges.
  • Dimple with fingertips across surface.
  • Mix remaining 2 tbsp olive oil with garlic and herbs.
  • Drizzle over dough and sprinkle salt and pepper.
  • Pre-Bake Base
  • Bake focaccia base alone for 7 minutes.
  • Cool 5 mins before topping.
  • Top It
  • Spread thin layer of sauce.
  • Sprinkle cheese and toppings evenly.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and extra salt if desired.
  • Final Bake
  • Return to oven for 10–12 mins until golden and bubbly.
  • Cool 5 mins before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let dough warm to room temp for best texture.
Pre-baking base avoids soggy bottoms.
Don’t overload toppings—balance is key.
Great served warm or room temp.
Switch toppings based on what’s in season or your cravings!

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2.1mg