Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ teaspoon honey
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh sage (for decoration)
- Fresh rosemary (for decoration)
- Fresh thyme (for decoration)
- Fresh cranberries, halved (for decoration)
- Green onions (for decoration)
- Chives (for decoration)
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced (for decoration)
- Sliced black olives (for decoration)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in 1 cup of flour and ¼ cup of olive oil. Let rest for another 5 minutes.
- Add remaining flour and salt. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 10–15 times until smooth.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Press dough into pan, dimple surface, and drizzle remaining olive oil over top. Let rise 20 minutes.
- Decorate dough with herbs, cranberries, and veggies in desired patterns (tree or flower designs).
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use colorful veggies and herbs for seasonal designs like flowers or holiday shapes.
- Substitute part of the flour with whole wheat for a heartier version.
- Decorate just before baking for vibrant results.
- To reheat, bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, uncovered for crispiness.
- Freeze slices wrapped in foil for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
