Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of this Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe, where homemade Italian bread comes to life in your kitchen. With its crispy crust and soft, airy interior, this focaccia is perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to casual get-togethers. Made with simple pantry staples and minimal effort, this recipe allows you to impress your loved ones with an authentic taste of Italy. Customize it with various toppings like garlic or olives for an extra flavor boost, making it a versatile dish ideal for serving as an appetizer, sandwich base, or alongside soups and salads.
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, plus more for drizzling
- 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; mix until a sticky dough forms. Drizzle in olive oil until incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1 to 1.5 hours).
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Transfer dough to the baking sheet, stretching gently to fit. Create dimples using your fingers.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary, then cover again and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg