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Olive & Onion Focaccia {with Pizza Dough}

Published: Feb 1, 2022 by Sunena Anand · This post contains affiliate links. I make a commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 4 Comments

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This olive and onion focaccia is an easy, shortcut cheat recipe, without the hard work of making homemade dough, by using store-bought pizza dough. With a crisp exterior, fluffy and light interior, and the brininess of olives and onions, this focaccia is not short on flavour. Who needs a stand mixer?! Looking for mains to go with this delicious bread? This collection of recipes that go perfectly with garlic bread has got you covered!

Onion and olive focaccia with a piece torn out garnished with sea salt.

So, bread is the best food group. Yes, I am aware that bread is not technically a food group of its own, but in my perfect, dreamy world, it is.

Now, I love to eat different types of bread, but if you've been around here once or twice, you know that baking isn't exactly my favourite kitchen task. So, if anyone is going to figure out a baking shortcut, it's gonna be me.

Pizza dough and focaccia dough are not very different. Focaccia dough often has a little bit more oil, and yeast added to it for a fluffier texture. Surprisingly enough, though, pizza dough is a fantastic substitute for novice bakers or for a quick focaccia fix.

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Ingredients

Ingredients to prepare focaccia labelled on a sheet tray
  • Store-bought pizza dough: You can usually find these fresh pizza dough balls in the deli section of the grocery store, or even from your local pizzeria. If your grocery store has frozen pizza dough balls, those will work once thawed.
  • Olive oil: Use your favourite olive oil here, as it will add a substantial amount of flavour to this focaccia.
  • Castelvetrano olives: These olives are the perfect balance of briny, salty and sweet. They are not overpowering, and are perfect if you are not a fan of bitter, pungent olives.
  • Onions: I recommend using a sweet onion, like a vidalia onion. It will caramelize nicely, and become sweet while baking.
  • Sea salt

A full list of ingredients with measurements is located on the recipe card, below.

Instructions

START WITH...

Collecting all your ingredients - This will make cooking so much easier. Gather all the spices you will need, and keep them nearby. 

Slicing the ingredients - Slice the olives and onions thinly. If you are using olives with pits, pit the olives before slicing.

Step by step instructions to prepare pizza dough focaccia

Spread half of the olive oil on a sheet pan. Spread the pizza dough on the sheet pan into either a rectangle or round shape - whichever you prefer. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise for 40 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Once the dough has risen, remove the plastic wrap and make indents in the dough with your finger tips.

Drizzle the remaining olive oil, and arrange the sliced onions and olives on the top. Sprinkle with sea salt.

Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on both the top and bottom.

Expert Tip

If your dough isn't stretching feel free to use a rolling pin to achieve your desired shape. The dough will still rise once you let it rest on the sheet pan!

Variations

  • Sun dried tomatoes: Try out a sun dried tomato focaccia, instead of olives!
  • Herby: Fresh or dried rosemary makes a great addition to this easy focaccia recipe.

Equipment

This is what I used to make this recipe - Please be mindful that different equipment and cooking utensils may yield varying results. Most of my favourite equipment can be found on my storefront.

  • Rolling pin
  • Sheet pan

Storage

This focaccia keeps well on the counter for 1-2 days, in an airtight container or ziploc bag. You may also keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days.

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Onion and olive focaccia with a piece torn out garnished with sea salt.

Olive & Onion Focaccia {with Pizza Dough}

This olive and onion focaccia is an easy, shortcut cheat recipe, without the hard work of making homemade dough, by using store-bought pizza dough. With a crisp exterior, fluffy and light interior, and the brininess of olives and onions, this focaccia is not short on flavour.
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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Estimated Calories: 278kcal
Author: Sunena Anand

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Pizza dough
  • ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ Vidalia onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Castelvetrano olives sliced
  • 2 teaspoon Sea salt

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Sheet Pan

Instructions

  • Spread the dough: Spread half of the olive oil on a sheet pan. Spread the pizza dough on the sheet pan into either a rectangle or round shape - whichever you prefer. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise for 40 minutes.
  • Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Dimple the dough: Once the dough has risen, remove the plastic wrap and make indents in the dough with your finger tips.
  • Add the toppings: Drizzle the remaining olive oil, and arrange the sliced onions and olives on the top. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake: Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on both the top and bottom.

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Notes

If your dough isn't stretching feel free to use a rolling pin to achieve your desired shape. The dough will still rise once you let it rest on the sheet pan!

Estimated Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
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  1. Nalisa

    February 02, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love foccacia and this recipe was so easy to follow...I dont always have time to make fresh dough so this worked out well.

    Reply
    • Sunena Anand

      March 10, 2022 at 11:22 am

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it, Nalisa!

      Reply
  2. Janet

    December 14, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    What size is sheet pan? Looks easy & delish!

    Reply
    • Sunena Anand

      January 11, 2023 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you, Janet! I used a 10x15 sheet pan - enjoy 🙂

      Reply

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