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Easy Focaccia Bread

Full of flavor and the perfect fall appetizer or snack. This Easy Focaccia Bread is so delicious. The best part is you can get creative with the toppings!

Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 500 ml warm water
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 550 g bread flour
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup halved baby tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup halved pitted green olives
  • zest from one lemon
  • flaky salt
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the warm water, sea salt, sugar, yeast and olive oil. Whisk together to combine. Then, add the flour and use a wooden spoon to mix for at least 1 minute, until the dough is wet and sticky. Cover with a tea towel and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Next you're going to perform a set of 4 folds with 10 minutes of resting time in between each set of 4 folds. Wet your hands with water. Grab a corner of the dough and gently lift it to just above the bowls' edge and then fold over into itself, sort of sealing like an envelope. Perform this fold 3 more times, for a total of 4. Cover with a tea towel and let sit for 10 minutes. Repeat three more times, for a total of 16 folds, letting sit for 10 minutes after each set of 4 folds.
  3. Next, fully coat the dough in the bowl with olive oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel. Let the dough rest and rise in a warm spot at room temperature for at least 1.5 hours or until the dough is doubled in size.
  4. Once the dough has doubled in size, remove the tea towel and plastic wrap. Gently move the bowl back and forth to allow the dough to open it's bubbles.
  5. Generously coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan (or slightly large pan if that's all you have) with olive oil. Add the dough to the pan and gently spread the dough towards the corners - don't force it, only spread it out as much as the dough allows.
  6. Allow the dough to rest in the pan for a final proof for 30 minutes.
  7. As the dough does its final rise, preheat the oven to 450F and prepare your toppings. Halve the baby tomatoes; cut the olives into halved width-wise; zest the lemon; mince the oregano. Set the toppings aside.
  8. The dough should continue to stretch and rise so after 30 minutes you should be able to gently spread the dough closer to the corners of the pan.
  9. After the 30 minutes, lightly drizzle the top of the dough with olive oil and dimple the dough by pressing down on the top of the dough, making small wells / dips over the whole thing. This will look similar to playing the piano.
  10. Next, evenly disperse the halved tomatoes, halved olives, lemon zest and a good sprinkle of sea salt. Make sure to gently press the halved tomatoes and olives into the dough.
  11. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden on top. (Since oven strength varies, start checking at 18 minutes)
  12. Remove the focaccia gently out of the baking tray to a cooling rack to fully cool. Sprinkle with the minced fresh oregano.
  13. The focaccia is best enjoyed the day it's made. Serve with our Greek Dressing or Bread Dipping Oil to dip in!

Notes

  • For a simple focaccia, use only flaky salt, fresh tomatoes and fresh oregano as your toppings.
  • For a simple focaccia, use only flaky salt, fresh tomatoes and fresh oregano as your toppings.
  • Remember this is not a pizza, so ensure no more than 4 toppings, with even distribution.  Other delicious toppings could be adding in red onion or feta cheese.
  • Remember this is not a pizza, so ensure no more than 4 toppings, with even distribution.  Other delicious toppings could be adding in red onion or feta cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 10 Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 34.9g (12%) Protein 6.1g (12%) Fat 2.5g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Sodium 510.6mg (21%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 0.8g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Serving 10
Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 34.9g 12%
Protein 6.1g 12%
Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 510.6mg 21%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 0.8g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.