Description
Learn how to make a delicious focaccia bread at home with this easy recipe. This Italian bread is topped with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh herbs for a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- flaky sea salt for topping
Dough:
Topping:
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Generously oil a 9×13-inch baking pan. Transfer the risen dough to the pan and press it out to fit the edges.
- Cover and let rise for another 20-30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Use your fingers to gently dimple the surface of the dough, then drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped herbs if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Notes
- Top with sliced olives, cherry tomatoes, or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in a warm oven to refresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
