Description
This Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe is a delightful addition to any meal, offering a warm, homemade touch that’s both simple and versatile. With its crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior, this focaccia will quickly become a favorite for your family gatherings or weeknight dinners. The fragrant aroma of fresh rosemary wafting through your kitchen will invite everyone in for a taste. Enjoy it as an appetizer with dipping oil, as a side dish with soup or salad, or use it as a base for delicious sandwiches. Customize it with your favorite toppings and let the flavors shine through. This is not just bread; it’s an experience that brings comfort to the 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 topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Add flour and salt; mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth but slightly sticky.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Gently stretch risen dough onto the baking sheet and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Create dimples in the surface, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg