Focaccia Bread
Focaccia bread is the epitome of comfort food, offering a soft, fluffy interior and a perfectly golden crust. Infused with fragrant rosemary and drizzled with high-quality olive oil, this Italian flatbread is not just delicious; it’s an experience that elevates any meal. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, once you try homemade focaccia, you’ll forget store-bought options forever.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tsp sea salt (plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sea salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a greased baking sheet. Stretch to fit the pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary, then bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg