Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread recipe. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create a fluffy, aromatic loaf that’s perfect for any occasion. Imagine pulling apart a warm piece of focaccia, its golden crust giving way to a soft, chewy interior. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, sandwich base, or snack with olive oil for dipping, this bread is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize it with toppings like rosemary or olives for a personal touch, and enjoy the satisfaction of baking your very own artisan bread at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (4 cups) bread flour
- 7 g (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 480 g (2 cups) lukewarm water
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- Flaky salt (for topping)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in lukewarm water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Drizzle 30 g (2 tablespoons) olive oil over the dough and gently coat it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 18 to 72 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and drizzle remaining olive oil in the center.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator and shape it into a ball. Place it in the prepared pan, allowing it to rise uncovered for 3-4 hours.
- Create deep dimples in the dough using your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, add optional rosemary, and sprinkle flaky salt on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack to slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg