Description
Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread is a delightful Italian treat that elevates any meal with its soft, chewy texture and rich flavors. This simple recipe requires only a few pantry staples and minimal effort, making it perfect for novice bakers and seasoned chefs 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 high-quality extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- Flaky salt (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary (optional)
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.
- Drizzle 30 g of olive oil over the dough, coating it well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 18-72 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare your baking pan with non-stick spray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Shape the chilled dough into a ball and place it in the pan. Allow it to rise uncovered for 3-4 hours until puffy.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil on top, press dimples into the surface, and sprinkle flaky salt and rosemary if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg