Focaccia Recipe
Craving fresh bread? This focaccia recipe is perfect for beginners, delivering a golden, herb-infused loaf with minimal effort. With simple ingredients like olive oil and rosemary, you’ll create a soft, flavorful bread that’s great for dinners or snacks. Bake it in under 90 minutes and impress everyone with your skills!
Ingredients
Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water 110°F
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Topping:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- ½ tsp coarse black pepper
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 2 tbsp pitted olives, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and olive oil. Add yeast mixture and stir to form a dough.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Stretch dough into an oiled 9x13-inch pan, dimpling with fingers.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle rosemary, sea salt, pepper, and optional toppings.
- Bake your focaccia recipe for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.
Notes
For the best focaccia recipe, use high-quality olive oil for richer flavor. Variation: Add minced garlic and Parmesan for a cheesy twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition:
Calories: 240 kcal per serving Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 5g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 1.5g Sodium: 600mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g