Focaccia Bread
This homemade focaccia recipe is soft, fluffy, and golden with a crisp crust and rich olive oil flavor. Topped with rosemary and sea salt, it’s the perfect Italian bread to serve as a side or snack.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 packet 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water about 110°F
- ¼ cup olive oil plus more for topping
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or 1 tbsp dried
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5–8 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and spread the dough evenly using your fingers.
- Cover and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Use your fingers to dimple the dough. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle rosemary and coarse sea salt on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can infuse the olive oil with garlic or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Add toppings like cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, or olives for variety.
For a crisper base, sprinkle a little cornmeal on the bottom of the pan before adding the dough.