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Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread

Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread
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This easy homemade focaccia bread recipe brings a taste of Italy right to your kitchen. With a crispy crust, a soft, airy inside, and the perfect touch of olive oil and rosemary, this focaccia makes a delicious appetizer or side dish.

  • Author: Sarah Tag
  • Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including rising time)
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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4 cups (500g) bread flour or all-purpose flour

2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast or instant yeast

2 teaspoons (10g) salt

1 ¾ cups (415ml) warm water

¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves

Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

Mixing and Kneading the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise:

  1. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Dimpling the Focaccia:

  1. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. Gently stretch the dough to fit the pan.
  3. Use your fingertips to create deep dimples all over the surface.

Second Rise:

  1. Cover the dough and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.

Topping and Baking:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Drizzle the focaccia generously with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • For extra crispiness, bake the focaccia on a preheated pizza stone.
  • Try adding garlic, cherry tomatoes, or olives for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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