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Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe

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This Easy Focaccia Bread recipe yields a soft, golden, and flavorful Italian flatbread infused with fresh rosemary and sea salt. Perfect as a side, sandwich base, or snack, it features a chewy crumb and delightful dimples holding bursts of olive oil.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups (500g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons (10g) salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (415ml) warm water
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling and greasing

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
  • Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Mixing and kneading the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast. Add the warm water and olive oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  2. First rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  3. Shaping and dimpling the focaccia: Generously grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Transfer the dough and gently stretch or press it to fit the pan. Use your fingertips to create characteristic dimples all over the dough’s surface to hold the olive oil and toppings.
  4. Second rise: Cover the dough loosely and let it rise again for about 30 minutes to achieve a light, airy texture.
  5. Topping and baking: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Drizzle the focaccia with extra olive oil, then sprinkle coarse sea salt and fresh rosemary evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bread turns golden brown and crisp on the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use warm water but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Kneading develops gluten which gives focaccia its chewy texture.
  • Olive oil is key both in the dough and on top for flavor and moisture.
  • Fresh rosemary gives a vibrant herbal aroma; you can substitute with other herbs if preferred.
  • Focaccia is best served fresh the day it’s baked but can be reheated or toasted later.

Keywords: focaccia, bread, Italian bread, rosemary bread, easy focaccia, homemade bread, olive oil bread

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