Easy Focaccia Bread
This Easy Focaccia Bread is a simple yet delicious homemade bread perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- medium skillet
- large bowl
- Floured board
- Oiled bowl
Ingredients
Focaccia Dough
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 120ml
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup lukewarm water 110°F to 115°F (235ml)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast one ¼-ounce packet
- ¼ teaspoon sugar or honey or maple syrup
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 325g
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
Make Focaccia Dough
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper in a cold medium skillet. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes or until aromatic. Set aside and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir a few times, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of the flour and ¼ cup of the infused garlic-olive oil mixture to the bowl with yeast. Stir 3 to 4 times until the flour has moistened. Let sit for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining 1 ½ cups of flour and the salt. When the dough comes together, transfer it to a floured board and knead 10 to 15 times until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl, cover with a warm, damp towel, and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size, for 1 to 2 hours.
Bake Focaccia
- Follow baking instructions as per your equipment used for optimal results.
Notes
Baked focaccia lasts at room temperature for 2 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze the bread for up to 1 month. Overnight proofing option is available for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1small sliceCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 15.4gProtein: 2.3gFat: 7.2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 146.1mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.1g
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