Here’s a homemade brunch focaccia recipe that’s both delicious and versatile — perfect for weekend mornings or serving guests. It’s topped with a mix of classic herbs and brunch-friendly ingredients like cherry tomatoes, eggs, and cheese. You can customize it with your favorites too!
🥖 Homemade Brunch Focaccia Recipe
🕒 Prep Time:
Active time: 20 minutes
Rise time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Bake time: 20–25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
✨ Ingredients
For the dough:
4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp kosher salt
2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
1½ cups (360ml) warm water
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil, plus more for the pan
For the topping:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2–3 eggs (optional, for baking right on top)
½ cup shredded mozzarella or crumbled feta
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
Flaky sea salt
Olive oil for drizzling
Optional: sliced avocado, arugula, cooked bacon or smoked salmon (added after baking)
🥄 Instructions
1. Make the dough:
In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and yeast.
Add warm water and olive oil. Mix with a spatula until a sticky dough forms.
Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours in a warm spot until doubled in size and bubbly.
2. Prepare the pan:
Generously oil a 9×13-inch baking sheet or pan. Transfer the dough and stretch it to fit.
Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Top and dimple:
Use oiled fingers to dimple the dough deeply.
Arrange cherry tomatoes, red onions, and cheese on top. Press gently into the dough.
If using eggs, crack them carefully onto the dough where there are slight indentations.
Sprinkle with herbs, flaky salt, and drizzle generously with olive oil.
4. Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Eggs should be just set (slightly runny yolk if preferred).
Let cool slightly.
5. Serve:
Top with fresh arugula, avocado, bacon, or smoked salmon if using.
Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
this is why you need to try homemade ficasha for brunch It’s simple it’s stunning and it tastes next level Start with two cups of flour a teaspoon of salt and a packet of yeast mixed in warm water Stir it all together and let your dough take a nap Just an hour for that fluffy rise Next drizzle olive oil onto a baking sheet Spread out the dough and poke it with your fingers for those signature dimples Sprinkle on sea salt rosemary maybe some cherry tomatoes Get creative Into the oven at 425° F for about 20 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges That’s it Slice it up serve with eggs smoked salmon or eat it straight from the pan Homemade brunch fat Ridiculously easy totally impressive and guaranteed to wow your foodie friends Try it this weekend and let your taste buds celebrate