Description
Making homemade focaccia is a delightful and easy culinary adventure. This classic Italian flatbread features a perfectly crispy golden crust paired with a soft, airy interior. In just under three hours, you can create this versatile bread that’s perfect for snacking, serving alongside meals, or using as a base for sandwiches or pizzas. Customize your focaccia with various herbs and toppings to match any occasion and impress friends and family with its delectable flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1¾ cups lukewarm water
- 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- Optional: rosemary and flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast by whisking together lukewarm water, instant dry yeast, and sugar; let it sit until dissolved.
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl, then add the yeast mixture and stir until a wet dough forms. Incorporate olive oil.
- Proof the dough by covering it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth; place it in a warm spot for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Fold the dough gently in the bowl before transferring it to a greased baking pan.
- Let it rise again for about 45 minutes while preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Dimple the dough with your fingers, drizzle with an olive oil mixture, and add toppings if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg