Focaccia
Focaccia is a delightful Italian bread that transforms basic ingredients into a fluffy masterpiece. With its crispy golden crust and soft, airy interior, this versatile bread is perfect as a snack, side dish, or topped with your favorite ingredients. As it bakes, the enticing aroma of rosemary and olive oil fills your kitchen, promising an irresistible treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (or other herbs)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil; stir to form a sticky dough.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about an hour until doubled.
- Punch down the dough gently, then stretch it onto an oiled baking sheet. Dimple the surface with fingers.
- Let it rise again for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and rosemary, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg