Focaccia Bread
This homemade focaccia bread features a golden crust and a soft, airy interior, perfect for pairing with meals or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 500 g bread flour For the base of the dough
- 7 g instant yeast Ensure it's fresh and active
- 300 ml warm water
- 50 ml olive oil Plus extra for drizzling
- 10 g salt To add flavor
- to taste fresh rosemary For topping
- to taste coarse sea salt For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add warm water and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased baking sheet.
- Spread the dough out into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Make dimples in the surface with your fingers and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with rosemary and coarse sea salt.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
For storing, wrap cooled focaccia in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Alternatively, slice and freeze for longer storage.