Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Rising Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
418 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe
Description
The focaccia dough mixes active dry yeast activated in warm water with honey, combined with all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to form a smooth, elastic dough. Kneading by hand or with a mixer develops the gluten, resulting in a tender crumb. After a one-hour rise, the dough is shaped and topped with coarse salt, olive oil, and fresh rosemary leaves, infusing the bread with herbal aroma and a pleasant crunch from the salt crystals.
Baking at 400°F yields a golden crust with an airy interior typical of focaccia. This bread pairs well with soups, salads, or can be enjoyed as a savory snack on its own. The inclusion of honey and rosemary adds subtle sweetness and fragrance, highlighting classic Italian bread flavors.
Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGH
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or granulated sugar
- 1 cup water 235 grams, lukewarm
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 355 grams
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE TOPPING
- 1 tablespoon salt coarse
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 prigs rosemary fresh, remove the leaves and chop if desired
Instructions
- In a small bowl add the honey and warm water (stir to combine) then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir to combine.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour and salt, make a well in the middle and add the yeast mixture and the olive oil, mix together until almost combined then move to a lightly floured flat surface, knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, form it into a ball. **
- ** This can be made using a stand up mixer with the dough hook, knead the dough on medium speed until smooth and elastic (approximately 6-7 minutes), move to a lightly floured flat surface and knead a couple of times into a ball.
- Place dough into a lightly olive oiled glass bowl (and swirl the dough so that it is lightly covered with the oil). Cover the bowl and let the dough rise 1 hour in a warm draft free area.
- Pre-heat oven to 400° (200° celsius), lightly oil a 12 inch skillet or pizza pan.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and punch it down a few times. Place dough in a lightly oiled 12 inch skillet or pizza pan spread the dough, then cover it and let it rest for approximately 15 minutes. Spread the dough again if needed. Using your finger tips or knuckles make indentations in the dough.
- Drizzle the top of the dough with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil (brush the olive oil to cover the dough) then sprinkle with rock salt and rosemary leaves. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes (check after 15 minutes). Serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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