Easiest Herbed Focaccia Bread
A simple and rewarding recipe for homemade focaccia bread, featuring a crispy crust and soft, chewy interior, perfect for various culinary pairings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- To taste fresh or dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil)
Instructions
- Combine the warm water and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add olive oil and salt to the activated yeast mixture.
- Incorporate the flour gradually, mixing with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour.
- Prepare a baking sheet by generously oiling it.
- Transfer the risen dough to the prepared baking pan and stretch to fit.
- Sprinkle herbs over the top and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Slice and enjoy with olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
Notes
For extra flavor, brush with olive oil before baking; feel free to experiment with toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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