Description
This Focaccia Bread is fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for making delicious sandwiches. Its airy texture and robust crust make every bite a delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 625 g Bread Flour
- 525 g Warm Water
- 1 packet Instant Yeast
- 20 g Olive Oil
- 10 g Honey
- 12 g Fine Sea Salt
- 2–3 tbsp Olive Oil (for topping)
- 2 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 1 tbsp Maldon Flaky Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the bread flour, olive oil, and sea salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch the dough down and spread it out onto a greased baking sheet to about 1 inch thick.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Dimple the top of the focaccia with your fingers, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with dried rosemary and Maldon flaky salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving as a sandwich base.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider adding garlic or other herbs to the dough or toppings. Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ 1 hour 45 minutes rising)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Focaccia Bread, Sandwich Bread, Baking, Italian Bread, Easy Focaccia