Beginner-Friendly Focaccia Bread: Easy Recipe for Delicious Results
Learn how to make delicious focaccia bread that is easy and beginner-friendly. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Transfer the dough and spread it out to fit the pan.
- Create dimples in the dough with your fingers and drizzle with more olive oil.
- Sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store focaccia in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze in slices wrapped in foil for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Focaccia, Bread, Beginner, Easy Recipe