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Gluten Free Tomato and Leek Focaccia

Gluten Free Tomato and Leek Focaccia

The ultimate comfort food, this Gluten Free Tomato and Leek Focaccia is soft, airy, and bursting with flavor. Topped with fresh vegetables, it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner or side for your favorite meal. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious creation!
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • cups Water
  • 4 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 package Active Dry Yeast
  • 3 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Dry Milk
  • 4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Xanthan Gum
  • teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Sliced Leek
  • Flaked Sea Salt Garnish
  • Chopped Fresh Oregano Garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1½ cups (360 grams) warm water, 1 teaspoon (4 grams) sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat flour, dry milk, kosher salt, xanthan gum, baking powder, and remaining 3 teaspoons (12 grams) sugar at low speed just until combined.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and ¼ cup (57 grams) oil. Beat at medium speed until combined and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  4. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  5. Generously spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper; spray parchment.
  6. Transfer dough to prepared pan. Using wet hands, carefully spread and press dough toward edges of pan in an even layer.
  7. Using your fingers, dimple the surface. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  8. Position oven rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  9. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons (28 grams) oil over dough. Top with tomatoes, oregano, and pepper.
  10. Place pan in oven, and immediately reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Bake until top is puffed, about 20 minutes.
  11. Carefully top with leek. Bake until focaccia is golden, about 10 minutes more.
  12. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and place on a wire rack.
  13. Serve warm, or let cool completely.

Notes

  • Tip: Be sure to use gluten-free all-purpose flour for this recipe.
  • Tip: Adding dry milk increases the protein content of the dough.
  • Tip: Xanthan gum helps bind and stabilize the dough.