Description
A simple yet delicious recipe for making authentic Italian focaccia bread at home. Soft, chewy, and perfect for dipping or sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
- Flaky salt for topping
- Fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Mix warm water with yeast (and sugar if using). Wait a few minutes until it becomes puffy.
- Add flour, salt, and a generous glug of olive oil. Stir until the mixture looks shaggy.
- Knead lightly just to combine the ingredients.
- Cover and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking pan and stretch the dough into the pan using your fingers.
- Make dimples in the dough using your fingers.
- Drizzle more olive oil over the top, sprinkle with flaky salt and rosemary if desired.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) until golden brown and crispy on the edges, about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
For extra crispiness, bake a little longer while keeping an eye to prevent burning. Let cool slightly before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg