Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with this Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe. This homemade bread features a golden crust and a soft, airy interior, making it the perfect accompaniment for soups, salads, or as a tasty snack on its own. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you can create a delicious focaccia that will impress at any gathering. Customize it with herbs or toppings of your choice for a unique twist. Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned pro, this recipe is an accessible way to bring authentic Italian comfort food to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (500g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons (10g) salt
- 1 3/4 cups (415ml) warm water
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Add flour and salt to the mixture; stir until combined.
- Mix in olive oil until you have a sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Transfer risen dough onto the sheet, stretching gently to fit.
- Dimple the surface with fingers; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle rosemary and sea salt.
- Let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg