Description
Transform your kitchen into an Italian bakery with this Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe. This delightful flatbread boasts a crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior, making it an ideal companion for any meal. Whether served warm with olive oil for dipping, used as a sandwich base, or paired with soups and salads, this focaccia is sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a homemade treat that will have friends and family asking for seconds. Customize it with your favorite toppings like rosemary, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast in a mixing bowl; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Add flour and salt; mix until sticky dough forms. Incorporate olive oil.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Stretch the dough onto the baking sheet, creating dimples on the surface with your fingers.
- Allow it to rise again for about an hour; sprinkle with rosemary.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle coarse sea salt; bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg