Description
Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread is a delightful journey into Italian baking that you can easily replicate in your own kitchen. This fluffy, aromatic bread is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re serving it as an appetizer, a side dish, or even for breakfast. Infused with high-quality olive oil and customizable toppings like fresh rosemary or sun-dried tomatoes, this focaccia not only tastes amazing but also looks visually stunning with its golden crust and dimpled surface. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, even novice bakers can create a mouthwatering loaf that will impress family and friends alike.
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 lukewarm water into the well and stir until you form a shaggy dough.
- Drizzle 30 g of olive oil over the dough, coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 18 to 72 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare your baking pan with non-stick spray and drizzle olive oil on the bottom.
- Shape the chilled dough into a ball, place it in the pan, and let it rise uncovered for about 3-4 hours until doubled in size.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil on top, press dimples into the surface, sprinkle with flaky salt and rosemary if desired.
- 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: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg