Spinach Focaccia Bruschetta (with IOW Tomatoes)
If you’re looking for a fresh, vibrant dish to impress your friends or family, this Spinach Focaccia Bruschetta is it! We’ve partnered with IOW Tomatoes to bring you the juiciest, most flavour-packed tomatoes, paired with the goodness of JUX Spinach Powder and herbs. The result? A crispy, herb-infused focaccia topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil that’ll have you going back for more.
Ingredients
For the Focaccia:
- 500g plain flour
- 7g sachet of yeast
- 500ml warm water (160ml boiling + 340ml cold)
- 8g table salt
- 40g butter
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- 3 tbsp JUX Spinach Powder
- 1 tbsp JUX Oregano
- 1 tbsp JUX Rosemary
For the Bruschetta:
- 600g IOW Tomatoes
- Big drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp JUX Basil
Method
Make the Focaccia:
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Activate the yeast – In a jug, add the yeast to the warm water and leave it for 15 minutes to activate.
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Mix the dough – In a bowl, combine the flour, JUX Spinach Powder, salt, and the yeast mixture. Stir it all together until you have a nice, sticky dough.
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Rest the dough – Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the dough, cover it with clingfilm, and pop it in the fridge overnight (you can leave it up to 3 days for maximum flavour).
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Proof the dough – When you’re ready to bake, take the dough out of the fridge and transfer it into a well-buttered dish. Cover it with a tea towel and leave it in a warm spot to prove for 4 hours.
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Bake the focaccia – Preheat your oven to 210°C (fan 190°C). Once the dough has proved, use your fingers to make dimples in the dough, sprinkle it with JUX Oregano, JUX Rosemary, and a pinch of salt, then drizzle with plenty of olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until it’s golden and crispy. Let it cool before slicing.
Make the Bruschetta:
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Prepare the topping – While the focaccia is cooling, chop your IOW Tomatoes into even chunks. Add the JUX Basil, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to let all the flavours come together.
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Toast the focaccia – Once your focaccia has cooled, slice it up and toast the pieces in a hot pan until crispy and golden.
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Assemble the bruschetta – Top your toasted focaccia with the tomato mixture and enjoy!
This recipe is all about bold, fresh flavours. The focaccia is perfectly soft and chewy inside, with a crispy crust, while the IOW Tomatoes give the bruschetta a juicy, sweet kick. Thanks to the magic of JUX Spinach Powder, Oregano, and Rosemary, this dish will definitely be one you want to make again and again. Enjoy!