Description
Experience the joy of making delicious focaccia at home with this easy-to-follow recipe! This delightful Italian flatbread boasts a crisp golden crust and a soft, airy crumb, perfect for any occasion—from dinner parties to cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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- 1¾ cups lukewarm water
- 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- Optional: rosemary and flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast by mixing lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 30 seconds until dissolved.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture and mix until you have a wet dough. Add olive oil and mix until incorporated.
- Choose either quick proofing (1.5 to 2 hours) or slow proofing (8 to 24 hours) based on your schedule.
- After proofing, fold the dough several times until tight, then transfer it to a greased baking pan.
- Allow the dough to rise again for about 45 minutes while preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the topping mixture of olive oil, water, and salt; press dimples into the dough with your fingers and drizzle on the mixture along with optional toppings.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg