Description
This easy focaccia bread recipe brings the delightful taste of Italy right to your kitchen without any hassle. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a soft and airy flatbread that’s perfect for dipping, serving with soups, or enjoying as an appetizer. Infused with fresh rosemary and olive oil, this focaccia is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to personalize it with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply craving homemade bread, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (500g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry 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 mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Stir in flour and salt until combined. Add olive oil and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Stretch the risen dough onto the baking sheet into an even rectangle and cover for another 30 minutes.
- Dimple the surface with fingers, sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt, drizzle with olive oil, then bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg