Description
Discover the joy of baking with this Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe, your ticket to a delicious Italian experience right in your kitchen. This homemade focaccia is not only simple to prepare but also delivers a delightful contrast of textures: a crispy exterior paired with a soft, airy interior. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can have this aromatic bread ready in no time. Enjoy it as a side dish for your favorite pasta, as an appetizer drizzled with olive oil, or even use it as a base for scrumptious sandwiches. Elevate your meals and impress your guests with this versatile and flavorful Italian flatbread.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh rosemary leaves
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms (using a stand mixer or by hand).
- Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1–1.5 hours).
- Transfer to an oiled baking sheet, stretch to fit the pan, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple the dough, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with coarse salt and rosemary.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg