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Easy Focaccia Bread

A soft, pillowy focaccia bread with a crispy exterior, perfect for any meal or as a delightful snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • ¼ cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of instant yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons of salt.
  2. Pour in 1 ½ cups of warm water and ¼ cup of olive oil into the dry ingredients.
  3. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Transfer the risen dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently stretch it to fit.
  8. Drizzle more olive oil on top and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top before baking.