Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe
The Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe is soft and tasty. This bread is loved all around the world. It has a golden crust and a fluffy inside.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil plus extra for brushing
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary optional
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a big bowl, add flour and salt.
- Pour in yeast mix and olive oil.
- Stir with spoon until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes.
- Put dough in oiled bowl and cover with towel.
- Let it rise for 1 hour until double.
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place parchment paper on baking sheet.
- Spread dough evenly on the sheet.
- Press fingers to make small holes.
- Brush dough with olive oil.
- Add rosemary and coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool a little before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for a good rise.
- Preheat the oven before baking.
- Add more olive oil for extra taste.
- Do not knead too much.
- Add garlic or cheese for more flavor.