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A golden-brown focaccia bread with dimpled surface, garnished with herbs and sea salt.

Proven way to grow perfect Focaccia Bread

This recipe will guide you through making a perfect focaccia bread with a crispy crust and a soft, airy interior. It's a proven method to achieve bakery-quality results at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling

Topping

  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and drizzle a generous amount of olive oil into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Gently transfer the dough to the prepared pan, stretching it to fit and pressing your fingers into the dough to create dimples.
  • Drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let the focaccia cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, then slice and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add other toppings like cherry tomatoes, olives, or caramelized onions before baking.