Focaccia Bread
A delicious Italian flatbread with a crispy crust and soft interior, perfect for sharing or as a snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm water About 110°F/43°C
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Toppings
- coarse sea salt coarse sea salt For sprinkling
- fresh rosemary or other herbs fresh rosemary or other herbs Optional, for topping
Instructions
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5 min until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and oil; mix into a shaggy dough.
- Knead for 5-7 min until smooth; let rise 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down dough and stretch on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Create dimples, drizzle with oil, sprinkle salt and herbs; rest 20 min.
- Bake 25 min until golden; cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs before baking and drizzle with olive oil after.