Focaccia Bread Recipe

[johnlloyd]

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups warm water (around 110°F)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
• Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
• Toppings of your choice (e.g., cherry tomatoes, olives, onions)

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and ¼ cup of olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
5. Prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto a baking sheet and spread it evenly.
6. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Gently stretch and press the dough to fit the pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise again for 20-30 minutes.
7. Add toppings: Using your fingertips, make dimples all over the dough. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, coarse sea salt, and any toppings you prefer.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Cool and serve: Let the focaccia cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving warm.
   
   
   

Enjoy your homemade focaccia bread with friends and family!

 

[Kento Nanami]

Hey, thanks for the focaccia recipe! Can't wait to try making it this weekend.

 

[Horton]

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups warm water (around 110°F)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
• Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
• Toppings of your choice (e.g., cherry tomatoes, olives, onions)

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and ¼ cup of olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
5. Prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto a baking sheet and spread it evenly.
6. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Gently stretch and press the dough to fit the pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise again for 20-30 minutes.
7. Add toppings: Using your fingertips, make dimples all over the dough. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, coarse sea salt, and any toppings you prefer.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Cool and serve: Let the focaccia cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving warm.View attachment 4654View attachment 4654View attachment 4654

Enjoy your homemade focaccia bread with friends and family!

I've always wanted to try making focaccia! This recipe looks perfect for a beginner like me.

 

[culinary_connoisseur]

I tried this focaccia recipe last weekend, and it turned out amazing! The rosemary and sea salt toppings really brought out the flavors. Highly recommend giving it a shot.