Focaccia Bread
This Focaccia Bread recipe is easier than you think! Made with just a few ingredients and brushed with olive oil and Italian herbs, it's the perfect complement to any meal!
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 -3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2-1 teaspoon coarse or flaked salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together water, yeast and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes or until foamy.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Place the bowl in the stand mixer with the dough hook on. Gradually add flour (one cup at a time to start), and knead on low speed until all flour is incorporated. Add just enough flour so that you have a soft but not too sticky dough (I used 3.5 cups).
- Place dough in an oil bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a lint free kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and place in a warm draft-free place to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Uncover dough and punch down. Press dough into a large rectangle on a greased rimmed baking sheet (10x15") -- you can make a smaller rectangle for a thicker bread if you prefer. Cover again and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled again.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Uncover dough and use your finger to create dimples in the dough.
- Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Brush over dough and sprinkle with coarse or flaked salt (more or less depending on your tastes).
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown. (Exact bake time will depend on the thickness of your dough)
Notes
Originally Posted Mar 11, 2023
Updated March 17, 2023
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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