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Focaccia Bread Recipe

How To Make Focaccia Bread - Seasoned with lemon zest, fresh rosemary, and red onions. This amazing fresh bread is so flavorful and comforting.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 94 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 package dry active yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil + extra for bowl and pans
  • 3 tablespoons chopped red onion or shallot, + extra slices for top
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • zest of one lemon
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Pour the lukewarm water and honey into the bowl of your electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Add one package of dry active yeast and swirl around. Allow the yeast to foam for 10 minutes. Then add the cold water, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, rosemary, and onions. Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the flour. Once all the flour is in the bowl, switch the paddle to the bread hook attachment. “Knead” on low for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pull the dough away from the sides and rub the bowl down with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the plastic wrap and turn the mixer back on for 30 seconds.
  3. Divide the dough into two pieces and press with your fingers into two greased 9- to 10-inch round cake pans. As you press to dough to the edges, don’t be afraid to let your fingers puncture the dough—this will create the bumpy, rustic texture of traditional focaccia.
  4. Cover both pans with a clean damp towel. Allow the dough to rise again for another 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Before baking, use the remaining tablespoon of oil and brush the tops of the loaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and decorate with thin onion slices.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tops are golden-brown. Turn out the bread loaves and enjoy.

Notes

  • To freeze your focaccia, let it completely cool and wrap it in a layer of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months, and thaw in the fridge or at room temperature. Pop it in the oven to reheat so that it has those crispy edges again!

Nutrition Information

Calories 94kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2loaves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94

% Daily Value*

Calories 94kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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