Description
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of freshly baked Rosemary Focaccia Bread. This classic Italian bread is soft on the inside with a crispy crust and infused with the earthy flavor of rosemary. Perfect as a side dish or for enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and yeast. Add water and mix into a sticky dough. Let rise.
- Add Seasonings: Incorporate kosher salt and olive oil into the risen dough.
- Prepare the Pan: Line a pan with parchment paper and oil it. Transfer and stretch the dough in the pan.
- Second Rise: Let the dough rise again in the pan.
- Preheat and Top: Preheat oven. Dimple the dough, drizzle with oil, add rosemary and sea salt.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly, cut, and serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance with roasted garlic or olives.
- Best served fresh, can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 2-3 hours rising)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
