Fall Focaccia with Bell Pepper "Maple Leaves" Recipe

Name: Fall Focaccia with Bell Pepper "Maple Leaves" Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast; 2 cups (470 g) lukewarm water ((110° to 120°F)); 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (plus extra as needed); ⅓ cup (40 g) cornmeal ((optional, but it gives the focaccia a nice bit of texture and extra flavor)); 2 teaspoons kosher salt ((I use Diamond Crystal for my recipes)); 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided (or substitute dried or fresh herbs like rosemary, oregano, and thyme)); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling and greasing); 2 small cloves fresh garlic (minced); flaky sea salt ((like Maldon) for sprinkling); 3 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan) cheese (shredded, (optional)); 6 large bell peppers ( 2 red, 2 orange, 2 yellow)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Fall in love with our delicious and visually stunning fall focaccia recipe and get inspired by this easy and fun focaccia art trend. With our easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you'll soon be creating your own focaccia masterpiece!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:48:33 GMT