Description
Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread is a delightful and versatile treat that anyone can create with minimal effort. This fluffy Italian bread features a golden-brown crust and a soft, airy interior, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish to your favorite meal. With rich flavors from high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and the option to customize with fresh herbs and toppings like olives or sun-dried tomatoes, this focaccia will impress family and friends alike. Ideal for sharing, it yields 12 generous servings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (3 1/4 cups) bread flour
- 7 g (2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 480 g (2 cups) lukewarm water
- 6 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil (divided; 30 g for dough, remaining for drizzling)
- Flaky salt and optional rosemary for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Create a well in the center.
- Pour lukewarm water into the well and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Drizzle 30 g of olive oil over the dough; rub it in until coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 18-72 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a baking pan with non-stick spray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Shape the cold dough into a ball; place it in the pan to rise uncovered for 3-4 hours.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil on top, press dimples into the surface, sprinkle with flaky salt and rosemary if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg