Description
Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread: 5 Steps to Heavenly Flavor
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme), for topping
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add Water and Oil: Pour in the warm water and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a baking sheet or a large baking dish with olive oil.
- Shape Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared baking pan. Stretch it out to fit the pan, dimpling the surface with your fingers.
- Second Rise: Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Add Toppings: Drizzle the surface with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and coarse sea salt.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the focaccia cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm, perfect for dipping in olive oil or enjoying on its own.
Notes
- Enjoy your Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread, a delightful addition to any meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg