Focaccia
Meal Type · Season · Nationality
Baking · Any · Italian
Ingredients
• 500 g (about 4 cups) all-purpose or bread flour
• 7 g (2¼ tsp / 1 packet) active dry yeast
• 10 g (1¾ tsp) salt
• 2 tsp sugar or honey
• 375 g (1½ cups) warm water (about 100–105°F / 38–40°C)
• 3 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for pan + topping)
- Optional toppings:
• Flaky salt
• Rosemary
• Garlic
• Cherry tomatoes
• Olives
Steps
1. Activate yeast, warm water, sugar or honey, yeast
2. Add flour and salt to mixer, pour in yeast and olive oil, mix until sticky dough forms
3. Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled in a oiled bowl
4. transfer to a pan, gently stretch, cover and rest 30-45 minutes
5. Set oven to 425 F, drizzle olive oil, use fingers to dimple, add toppings, bake 20-25 minutes
- Could also slight heat the olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and rosemary together before adding