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Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe
4.9 from 76 votes

Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe

This Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe produces a soft and elastic dough seasoned simply with salt and olive oil. It involves activating yeast in honey-sweetened lukewarm water, kneading the dough until smooth, and allowing a rise before baking. The bread is topped with coarse salt, olive oil, and fresh rosemary for a fragrant crust and savory flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rising Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer, Baked Goods
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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. **
  3. ** 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pre-heat oven to 400° (200° celsius), lightly oil a 12 inch skillet or pizza pan.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% 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.