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Simple Focaccia Bread

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An easy recipe for making delicious focaccia bread at home with a crispy golden crust and a fluffy interior.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
  • Flaky salt (for topping)
  • Optional: fresh rosemary, olives, cherry tomatoes, or other toppings

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water and instant yeast, stirring lightly.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size.
  4. Grease a baking pan with olive oil and dump the risen dough into it.
  5. Using your fingers, make dimples in the dough and drizzle with more olive oil.
  6. Preheat the oven and let the dough rest for a further 30 minutes.
  7. Bake until golden brown and puffy, about 20-25 minutes.
  8. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, experiment with different toppings like rosemary, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes. Don’t skimp on the olive oil for the best results.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg