Description
Quick and delightful same-day focaccia bread that’s easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional toppings: sea salt, rosemary, garlic
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast in a mixing bowl; let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture; stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the dough onto a greased baking sheet, pressing it out to the edges.
- Create dimples across the surface using your fingers.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with sea salt and any optional toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serve.
Notes
For a richer browning effect, add a teaspoon of sugar to the yeast mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: focaccia, bread, quick bread, Italian bread, homemade focaccia