Description
Create spooky and savory Halloween Focaccia Art using simple ingredients and creative toppings like olives, onions, and bell peppers. It’s perfect for kids, parties, and fall baking fun.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
1¼ cups warm water
1 packet active dry yeast or 100g sourdough starter
1½ tsp salt
¼ cup olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
Assorted toppings: black olives, red onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, mozzarella
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix flour, water, yeast (or starter), and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Let it rest for 30 minutes (or ferment overnight if using sourdough).
3. Stretch and fold the dough a few times, then transfer it to an oiled baking pan.
4. Let the dough rise until doubled, about 1–2 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
6. Dimple the dough with your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, and arrange toppings to create your Halloween art.
7. Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use cookie cutters to shape vegetables into spooky designs.
Add delicate toppings like cheese in the final minutes of baking.
Serve warm with dips or soup for a festive Halloween meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween focaccia art, spooky bread, edible art
