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Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe

Close-up of stacked slices of airy rosemary focaccia bread with coarse salt on a wooden board.
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Learn to make airy, crisp focaccia bread with herbs and olive oil. This straightforward recipe is perfect for beginners and yields delicious Italian flatbread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Pour in ½ cup olive oil and mix until well combined. The dough will be sticky.
  4. Grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with olive oil.
  6. Gently punch down the dough and spread it into the prepared pan.
  7. Cover the pan and let the dough rest for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  9. Drizzle the top of the dough with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  10. Using your fingertips, dimple the dough all over.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary and flaky sea salt, if using.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For focaccia art, you can arrange ingredients like cherry tomatoes, olives, or thinly sliced vegetables on top of the dough before baking.
  • Serve warm as a side dish, for sandwiches, or with dips.

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