Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Focaccia Bread with this easy recipe. This classic Italian bread is soft, fluffy, and topped with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh rosemary for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
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Main Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/3 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Topping:
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until foamy. Mix in flour and salt to form a sticky dough. Add olive oil and knead until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake: Transfer dough to a pan, let it rise, then dimple the surface. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary. Bake until golden brown.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with roasted garlic, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Use dried Italian herbs if fresh rosemary is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
