Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread
Focaccia Bread is a favorite for us, warm from the oven dipped in olive oil!
This homemade bread is easy to make and soft and fluffy inside with just the right amount of chew.
What is Focaccia Bread?
Every cuisine has its own style of bread and this is an Italian favorite. Similar to the chewy texture of a deep-dish pizza crust, focaccia can be enjoyed and seasoned any way you’d like.
This recipe is seasoned with kosher salt and rosemary and perfect for dipping in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Don’t stop there, use it for sandwiches, or even to sop up any sauce left in the bottom of a bowl of pappardelle.
Our Favorite Focaccia Bread
- This is a great recipe for new bread bakers because it is practically foolproof!
- No extended kneading, rising, or shaping required!
- One of the easiest yeast bread that can be baked in a couple of hours and enjoyed all week long!
- Slice into breadsticks or cube it for croutons for lower calories.
Focaccia Bread Ingredients
FLOUR: All-purpose flour produces light, fluffy dough with air pockets that absorb spreads, sauces, and oils.
YEAST: This recipe uses Instant Yeast so it can be mixed right into the flour. If you don’t do a lot of baking, be sure to check the date on your yeast packets as the bread will not rise properly with expired yeast.
MIX-INS AND TOPPINGS: Focaccia bread is sturdy enough for many types of mix-ins and toppings!
Mix in chopped olives, sundried tomatoes, minced garlic, or any herb combination! Top focaccia with parmesan cheese, fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or parsley. Or even Everything Bagel Seasoning!
How to Make Focaccia Bread
- Whisk flour, yeast, sugar, & salt together.
- Add warm water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, & whisk to proof the yeast.
- Cover & let dough rise in prepared pan.
- Poke holes all over the dough with a fork, toothpick, or finger.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top & sprinkle with rosemary, salt, or other desired toppings.
- Bake per recipe below.
How to Serve
Homemade focaccia up-levels every kind of pizza and sandwich! Use focaccia as a base for pizza and try this Homemade Pizza Sauce or this Homemade Garlic Aioli for sandwiches! Make Tzatziki to dip or enjoy focaccia with classic olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Storing Leftovers
Focaccia tastes even better as it ages. Keep it in a zippered bag or an airtight container for up to a week. To freeze focaccia, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then wrap in foil and store in the freezer up to 1 month.
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Focaccia Bread
Focaccia bread is an Italian-inspired appetizer. Seasoned with fresh rosemary & drizzled with olive oil, this homemade bread is easy yet elegant!
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Grease a 9×13 baking sheet with butter. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and spread in the bottom.
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Place flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
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Add warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix well.
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Place the dough into the prepared pan and cover. Let rise 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
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While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Once the dough has risen, poke the dough all over with your finger or the end of a wooden spoon. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt (and rosemary if desired).
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Bake 20-25 minutes.
Greasing the pan with butter helps make for a flavorful crisp crust.
Herbs can be added to the dough or on top of the bread. Decorate with fresh herbs, parmesan, olives, or tomatoes.
Calories: 154, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 157mg, Potassium: 35mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Keyword best Focaccia Bread, Focaccia Bread, Focaccia Bread recipe, how to make Focaccia Bread
Course Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
