Tomato and basil pesto focaccia

Name: Tomato and basil pesto focaccia
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300g strong white flour; 200g type 00 flour; 7g fast action dried yeast; 2 tbsp caster sugar; ½ tbsp fine salt; 300ml warm water; 100ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for oiling and drizzling; 250-300g cherry tomatoes (depending on size), on the vine; Sea salt flakes for sprinkling (we like Maldon); Large bunch fresh basil; Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling; Juice 1⁄2-1 lemon

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

Light and fluffy focaccia, enriched with lots of good quality olive oil, is one of Italy’s greatest recipes. This one contains juicy bursts of vine cherry tomatoes and a homemade basil pesto. Can’t get enough of this moreish bread? Try our spring onion recipe or give this garlic version a go too.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:33:20 GMT