Fall Focaccia with Bell Pepper Maple Leaves Recipe

Name: Fall Focaccia with Bell Pepper Maple Leaves Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2¼ teaspoons (7 grams) instant yeast; 2 cups lukewarm water, (about 105°F to 110°F); 4 cups (500 grams) bread flour, (plus more only if needed); ⅓ cup (40 grams) cornmeal, (optional); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, (divided); extra-virgin olive oil, (for coating the bowl); ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, (plus more for brushing the peppers); 2 small garlic cloves, (minced); flaky sea salt, (such as Maldon, for finishing); 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, (optional); 6 large bell peppers—2 red, 2 orange, and 2 yellow

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

This easy fall focaccia has a soft, airy center, a golden garlic-oil crust, and colorful bell pepper maple leaves baked across the top. Serve it as a fall appetizer, alongside soup, or as a festive alternative to dinner rolls.

Updated at: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:32:09 GMT