Pear and Rosemary Focaccia with Fontina Cheese

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Pear and Rosemary Focaccia with Fontina Cheese
70 min.
16
232kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking for a unique and delicious vegetarian dish, this Pear and Rosemary Focaccia with Fontina Cheese is a must-try! This recipe is perfect for those who want to impress their guests with a flavorful and visually stunning dish. With a combination of sweet and savory flavors, this focaccia is a delightful treat for any occasion.
The process of making this focaccia is an enjoyable experience. You'll start by mixing the dough, which is a simple blend of bread mix, yeast, and warm water. After kneading and letting the dough rest, you'll shape it into a circle and let it rise. The magic happens when you add the toppings. Fresh rosemary, thinly sliced pears, and Fontina cheese create a beautiful and aromatic combination. The baking process fills your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma, leaving you eager to take the first bite.
This recipe is not only delicious but also visually appealing. The golden-brown focaccia, adorned with pear slices and rosemary sprigs, makes for a stunning centerpiece on your table. With its balanced nutritional profile, this dish offers a satisfying blend of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Whether served warm or cool, this focaccia is a delightful addition to any meal, and it's sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces sandwich bread white with yeast
  • 16 slices fontina cut in half
  • medium pears green red unpeeled thinly sliced
  • sprigs rosemary leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 1.3 cups water (120º to 130º)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pizza pan
  • plastic wrap
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Mix contents of flour pouch and yeast packet in large bowl. Stir in water and 2 tablespoons of the oil until dough is soft and leaves side of bowl.
  2. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy, sprinkling with additional flour as necessary if sticky. Cover with large bowl; let rest 5 minutes.
  3. Grease large cookie sheet or 12-inch pizza pan with small amount of oil. Press dough into 12-inch circle on cookie sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap lightly sprayed with cooking spray and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or untildouble.
  4. Heat oven to 37
  5. Gently make depressions in dough about 1 inch apart with fingers or handle of wooden spoon. Carefully brush with remaining oil.
  6. Sprinkle with rosemary. Arrange pear slices on dough.
  7. Bake 15 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm or cool. To serve, cut focaccia into 16 wedges. Alternate focaccia wedges with slices of cheese on serving platter.
  9. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories232kcal
Protein17.01%
Fat55.32%
Carbs27.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.66
Glycemic Load
10.55
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.5334782937299%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.23mg
Catechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.42mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.96kcal
11.6%
Fat:14.28g
21.97%
Saturated Fat:6.3g
39.4%
Carbohydrates:16.07g
5.36%
Net Carbohydrates:15.08g
5.48%
Sugar:3.03g
3.37%
Cholesterol:32.48mg
10.83%
Sodium:360.26mg
15.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.88g
19.76%
Calcium:215.39mg
21.54%
Selenium:10.65µg
15.21%
Phosphorus:130.25mg
13.03%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.06%
Vitamin K:9.63µg
9.17%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.86%
Folate:33.93µg
8.48%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.28%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.84%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.53%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.05%
Iron:1.04mg
5.77%
Vitamin A:258.89IU
5.18%
Fiber:1g
3.99%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.49%
Magnesium:12.54mg
3.14%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.78%
Copper:0.05mg
2.71%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.63%
Potassium:64.04mg
1.83%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%