Description
This Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe is a delightful introduction to homemade Italian flatbread, perfect for any occasion. With its crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior, this focaccia will impress your family and friends alike. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it’s an excellent addition to cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Infused with olive oil and fresh rosemary, this versatile bread pairs beautifully with soups, salads, or can be enjoyed as an appetizer. Plus, its customizable nature allows you to experiment with various toppings like olives and garlic. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked focaccia!
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 large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water until a shaggy dough forms. Mix in olive oil.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently for about 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Punch down the risen dough gently and place it on the baking sheet; stretch it out to fit.
- Dimple the surface with fingertips, drizzle more olive oil on top, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt and rosemary leaves.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg