Description
Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread is a delightful Italian treat that brings the warmth of Italy right to your kitchen. With its soft, chewy texture and rich flavor enhanced by high-quality olive oil, this versatile bread is perfect for any occasion—be it breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. The beauty of focaccia lies in its simplicity; just a few basic ingredients create an impressive loaf that can be customized with various toppings like herbs or olives to suit your taste. Once baked to perfection, its golden-brown crust and inviting aroma will surely impress family and friends alike.
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 extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- Flaky salt for topping
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix bread flour, yeast, and salt. Create a well in the center.
- Pour lukewarm water into the well and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Drizzle 30 g olive oil over the dough and rub it in until coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 18 to 72 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a baking pan with non-stick spray and drizzle olive oil inside.
- Shape refrigerated dough into a ball and place in the prepared pan. Let rise uncovered for 3-4 hours at room temperature.
- After rising, drizzle remaining olive oil on top, press dimples with your fingers, sprinkle flaky salt and rosemary if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg