Homemade Focaccia Bread
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Homemade Focaccia Bread
Description
This focaccia starts with a dough combining flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm water between 110-115°F, and olive oil. After mixing, the dough rests in a greased pan to rise until doubled. The dough is then spread gently to fill the pan, dimpled across the surface with fingertips or a spoon, which allows olive oil to pool and bake into the crust.
Olive oil is drizzled over, and kosher salt is sprinkled for seasoning; fresh rosemary can be added for herbal flavor. Baking at 425°F produces a golden-brown crust with a crisp texture, contrasting with the soft interior. Butter greasing the pan enhances flavor and contributes to a well-developed crust.
This oven-baked bread is great for sandwiches, dipping or accompanying meals. Variations include adding herbs, parmesan, olives, or tomatoes, but simplicity highlights the classic focaccia qualities. Maintaining warm water temperature supports yeast activation for a proper rise.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅔ cups water 110-115°F, warm
- kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon rosemary optional, fresh
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 baking sheet with butter. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and spread in the bottom.
- Place flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Add warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix well.
- Place the dough into the prepared pan and gently stretch to fill the pan. It's ok if it doesn't fill the corners, it will continue to spread as it rises. Lightly cover and let it rise 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Once the dough has risen, poke the dough all over with your finger or the end of a wooden spoon. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt (and rosemary if desired).
- Bake 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Use warm water between 100°F and 115°F to activate yeast effectively.
- Greasing the pan with butter enhances crust flavor and texture.
- Herbs and toppings like parmesan, olives, or tomatoes can be added for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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