The Joy of Focaccia
A delightful and nostalgic recipe for fluffy, golden focaccia bread adorned with fresh rosemary and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh rosemary
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Mix your ingredients: Combine flour, yeast, and sea salt in a bowl.
- Add the liquid: Create a well and pour in warm water and olive oil.
- Knead the dough: Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- First rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape it: Transfer to a greased baking sheet and stretch into a rectangle.
- Dimple it up: Press fingers into the dough to create pockets.
- Final proof: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and rosemary, and rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake your creation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for a bit, slice, and enjoy warm!
Notes
Focaccia can be customized with various toppings and herbs. Don’t stress perfection and embrace the unique shape of your bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: focaccia, Italian bread, baking, rosemary, homemade bread
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