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Focaccia Bread

Fluffy Focaccia Bread That's Easy and Irresistibly Delicious

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This Easy Rosemary Focaccia Bread is a fluffy, homemade delight that elevates any meal with its crisp crust and pillowy interior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Between 105°F to 115°F
  • 1 tablespoon Cane Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure yeast is active
  • 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use bread flour for a chewier texture
  • 1.5 teaspoons Sea Salt Do not substitute with table salt
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Other oils may alter taste
For the Topping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Can substitute with Kosher salt
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Rosemary Feel free to swap with thyme or garlic

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine warm water and cane sugar in a stand mixer. Sprinkle active dry yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add all-purpose flour and sea salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on medium speed for 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Gently punch down the dough, place it in a greased baking pan, and press it to fit the edges.
  5. Cover the dough and let it rise again for 45 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over the dough, make dimples with your fingers, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and rosemary.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown and let cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days wrapped tightly. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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