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Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe

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This Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe is a fluffy, golden Italian flatbread made with simple ingredients and topped with olive oil, herbs, and flaky sea salt. It’s perfect as a side, sandwich base, or snack, and comes together in under 2 hours.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried or fresh rosemary
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Dissolve sugar in warm water, stir in yeast, and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until sticky dough forms.
  3. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Drizzle olive oil into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Press dough into the pan, stretching to fit.
  5. Let rise again for 20–30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Use fingers to dimple the dough, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with rosemary and flaky salt.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Add cherry tomatoes, olives, caramelized onions, or shredded cheese before baking for extra flavor.
  • Use Italian seasoning or thyme instead of rosemary for variety.
  • Reheat in oven or skillet to restore texture.
  • Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated after the first rise.
  • Olive oil is traditional, but avocado oil can be used in a pinch.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg