Description
Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread is a delightful and versatile Italian bread that anyone can make with minimal effort. This recipe combines just a few simple ingredients to create a soft, chewy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite dishes. With its rich flavor from high-quality olive oil and the option to add fresh herbs like rosemary, this focaccia will impress your family and friends alike. Perfectly baked to golden brown, it’s not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it an impressive addition to any table.
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 high-quality extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- Flaky salt (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl; create a well in the center.
- Pour in lukewarm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Drizzle 30 g of olive oil over the dough; rub to coat and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 18-72 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare a baking pan with non-stick spray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the pan, allowing it to rise uncovered for 3-4 hours.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil on top, press dimples into the dough, sprinkle with flaky salt and rosemary if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg