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Focaccia Bread Recipe
Alex Bennett

Best Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipe

A simple, foolproof focaccia bread recipe with a crispy golden bottom, fluffy interior, and classic rosemary topping. Perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 cups warm water
  • ¼ cup olive oil plus more for pan
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt

Method
 

Make the dough
  1. Combine warm water and yeast. Add olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Cover and let rest.
First rise
  1. dough rise at room temperature for 1–2 hours until doubled, or refrigerate overnight.
Transfer and dimple
  1. Oil pan generously. Transfer dough, stretch to edges, let rest 30–45 minutes, then dimple with fingers.
Add toppings
  1. Add rosemary, flaky salt, and any optional toppings.
Bake
  1. Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes until deep golden brown.