Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe: A Flavorful Twist for Every Home Chef
Learn how to make a delicious and easy focaccia bread at home with this recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the dough in a greased baking sheet and use your fingers to dimple the surface.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with toppings like herbs or olives for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg