Description
This Cozy Focaccia Bread is a warm embrace, perfect for sharing at the dinner table or enjoying with a favorite soup.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Flaky sea salt for topping
- Fresh rosemary for topping
Instructions
- Combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add warm water and olive oil; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet and press it out to fit.
- Create dimples in the surface with your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh rosemary.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make ahead for enhanced flavor by preparing the dough a day in advance and letting it rise in the fridge overnight. Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 2 days or freeze slices for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg