Description
Focaccia bread is a delightful Italian flatbread that combines a crispy, golden-brown crust with a soft, airy interior. Infused with aromatic herbs and drizzled with high-quality olive oil, this versatile bread serves as a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a sandwich base. With its rich flavor and inviting texture, homemade focaccia is sure to elevate any dining experience. Perfectly easy to make, it’s ideal for bakers of all skill levels looking to impress friends and family or simply indulge in deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the Dough: Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine, then mix in olive oil. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape Your Focaccia: Punch down the dough and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Stretch to fit the pan.
- Dimple and Season: Use your fingers to create dimples on the surface, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and herbs.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg