Description
A delicious recipe for homemade focaccia with crispy edges, infused with olive oil and herbs.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or oregano)
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet and stretch it out to fit the pan.
- Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs and coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic or other spices to the olive oil.
- Focaccia can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings like olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg