Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread
Fluffy and golden Italian focaccia, infused with olive oil and herbs for a deliciously crispy and flavorful bread!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet or Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water 110°F
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme or both
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, garlic powder, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Grease a baking sheet or pan with olive oil and spread the dough evenly, dimpling it with your fingers.
- Drizzle with more olive oil, then sprinkle with dried rosemary, black pepper, and flaky sea salt.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding sliced olives, cherry tomatoes, or caramelized onions on top before baking!