Simple Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Name: Simple Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2.5 tsp Active Dry Yeast; 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 3 whole Fresh Rosemary; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 5 tbsp Water

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Simple Rosemary Focaccia Bread delivers an airy crumb with a gently crisp, olive oil–brushed crust and bursts of piney rosemary in every bite. Its straightforward dough lets high-quality oil and herbs shine, making it a lovely side for soups and salads or a shared appetizer for gatherings. Serve warm to showcase its fragrance and tender texture.

Prep30 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large bowl, combine 5 tablespoons warm water, the yeast, and the sugar. Let it sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2

Add the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture; stir thoroughly to combine. If needed, stir in 1 tablespoon additional water at a time until all the flour is absorbed and the mixture comes together into a dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until springy, 4 to 6 minutes.
3

Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
4

Preheat the oven to 465 degrees F (240 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
5

Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, then pat or roll the dough into a sheet and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the remaining oil and use your fingertips to make dimples all over the surface. Sprinkle with rosemary leave and extra salt to taste.
6

Bake in the preheated oven to your preferred crispness, about 10 minutes for a light and fluffy result or about 20 minutes for a crunchier, darker exterior.