Description
A quick and easy focaccia recipe that delivers fluffy bread in just a few hours, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional toppings: rosemary, garlic, sea salt
Instructions
- Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl; let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
- Stir until a dough forms, then knead for roughly 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a warm spot to rise for 30-45 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- After rising, spread dough onto a greased baking sheet, dimpling the surface, then add toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
Notes
For a fluffier focaccia, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour. Consider adding balsamic vinegar to olive oil for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: focaccia, bread, Italian, quick bread, baking