Description
Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread is a delightful Italian staple that brings the warmth and aroma of freshly baked bread right to your kitchen. With its soft, chewy texture and a crispy crust, this focaccia is perfect for breakfast, as a side dish for dinner, or even as a base for delicious sandwiches. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and toppings, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this focaccia will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (4 cups) bread flour
- 7 g (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 480 g (2 cups) lukewarm water
- 6 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- Flaky salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Make a well in the center.
- Pour lukewarm water into the well and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Mix in 30 g olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 18 to 72 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare the baking pan with non-stick spray and olive oil.
- Shape chilled dough into a ball and place it in the pan. Let it rise uncovered for about 3–4 hours until doubled.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil over the dough, press dimples into the surface, and sprinkle with flaky salt and optional rosemary.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg