Wood-Fired Focaccia with Fresh Mozzarella and Herb Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

An aromatic focaccia topped with melted fresh mozzarella and a bright herb oil drizzle, perfect as a starter or accompaniment to meals. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs All-purpose flour, Warm water, Active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups Warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) Active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 8 oz, sliced Fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp chopped Fresh thyme
• 2, minced Garlic cloves
• 1 tsp for topping Coarse sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast in 1 1/4 cups warm water (105°F to 110°F). Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
3. Step 3: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
5. Step 5: Gently press the risen dough onto a 12x16-inch baking sheet lined with parchment paper, dimpling the surface with fingertips. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over dough, sprinkle 1 tsp coarse sea salt, and bake for 12 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven, arrange 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly on top, and return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, mix 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, and 2 minced garlic cloves with 2 tbsp olive oil.
8. Step 8: Remove focaccia from oven and immediately drizzle herb oil over the hot cheese. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.