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Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread

A simple and delicious focaccia bread recipe that is perfect for beginners and can be customized with various toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cherry tomatoes halved (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape and Second Rise
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet and stretch it to fit the pan.
  3. Cover and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
Add Toppings and Bake
  1. Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt, rosemary, and cherry tomatoes if using.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Focaccia can be customized with various toppings such as olives, garlic, or cheese.

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