Description
Classic Focaccia Bread is a soft, airy, golden Italian-style bread made with olive oil, yeast, and simple pantry ingredients. This homemade version delivers a crisp crust and fluffy interior perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 10g salt
- 7g instant dry yeast
- 400ml warm water
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Fresh rosemary
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast until foamy.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Knead until smooth dough forms.
- Let dough rise until doubled in size.
- Transfer to oiled baking tray.
- Stretch dough gently to fit tray.
- Let rest again for 30–40 minutes.
- Press dimples into dough.
- Drizzle olive oil and add toppings.
- Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes.
- Cool slightly and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor. Allow slow fermentation for better texture. You can add toppings like olives, cherry tomatoes, or garlic. Store in airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg