High Protein Cheese Focaccia

Elevate your bread-baking game with this irresistible High Protein Cheese Focaccia, a delicious twist on the classic Italian favorite. This fluffy, golden focaccia combines all-purpose flour with protein-rich chickpea flour and creamy Greek yogurt for a nutrient-packed base. Topped with a generous layer of melted mozzarella, savory Parmesan, and fragrant fresh rosemary, this focaccia delivers rich, cheesy goodness in every bite. A touch of olive oil and coarse sea salt adds the perfect finishing touch, while the signature dimples in the dough ensure that every slice is beautifully textured and full of flavor. Ready in just over two hours, this protein-packed focaccia is ideal for snacking, pairing with soups, or serving as a standout side at your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Chickpea flour
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 8 grams Salt
• 320 milliliters Warm water
• 150 grams Plain Greek yogurt
• 60 milliliters Olive oil
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 100 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, instant yeast, and salt until well combined.

Step 2

Add the warm water, Greek yogurt, and 40 ml of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and brush a 9x13 inch baking tray with some olive oil.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Transfer it to the prepared baking tray and press it out to fit the tray, creating dimples by pushing fingertips into the dough.

Step 7

Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dough and spread the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella evenly on top.

Step 8

Sprinkle with fresh rosemary leaves and coarse sea salt.

Step 9

Allow the dough to rest and rise again for about 15 minutes while the oven continues to heat.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1104.4 grams (1104.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2645

Total Fat 106.00g	136%
Saturated Fat 34.30g	172%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 136mg	45%
Sodium 6739mg	293%
Total Carbohydrate 300.90g	109%
Dietary Fiber 21.30g	76%
Total Sugars 16.80g
Protein 116.30g	233%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1530mg	118%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 1468mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 45.9%