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Easy Homemade Focaccia

This Easy Homemade Focaccia is simple, versatile, and packed with flavor! Perfect for beginners and a delicious addition to any meal or snack time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bread, Easy, Focaccia, Homemade, Versatile
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast one packet sachet
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt for the dough
  • 2 tsp olive oil for the dough
  • 0.25 cup olive oil for the rosemary-garlic oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh rosemary optional
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed or sliced
  • 1 tsp coarse salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
  • Once the yeast is frothy, add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until the ingredients are just combined. The dough will be sticky.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Sprinkle more flour if too sticky.
  • Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm area for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • While the dough is rising, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add smashed garlic and rosemary, infuse flavors for 5-10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • After the first rise, punch down the dough to release air. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and stretch into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle or square. Create dimples all over the surface.
  • Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes for an airy texture.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) while the dough is rising.
  • Brush the rosemary-garlic oil generously over the dough surface. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Slice into squares and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small Saucepan

Notes

  • Feel free to customize toppings with herbs, cheeses, or vegetables for new flavors.
  • This recipe can easily be halved for smaller batches.
  • Store focaccia wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.