Homemade Focaccia Bread

Name: Homemade Focaccia Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Active Dry Yeast; 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Dried Rosemary; 1 whole Eggs; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Powdered Sugar; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Water

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Homemade Focaccia Bread bakes into a golden, dimpled loaf with a tender crumb and a fragrant hit of crushed rosemary. Olive oil pools in the dimples for a subtly rich, herby bite that’s perfect warm from the oven or as a base for creative toppings. Ideal as a starter for gatherings or alongside soups and salads.

Prep20 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, and mix well.
2

Heat water and vegetable oil until warm, then add them to the yeast mixture along with the egg.
3

Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened.
4

Beat for 2 additional minutes.
5

While beating, stir in 1 3/4 cup flour until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
6

Knead in 3/4 cup flour on a floured surface.
7

Cover the dough with a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
8

Place the dough on a greased baking sheet.
9

Roll it out into a 12 inch circle.
10

Cover with greased plastic wrap and a cloth towel, and place in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
11

Uncover the dough and poke holes in it with the handle of a spoon at 1 inch intervals.
12

Drizzle olive oil over the dough and sprinkle with crushed rosemary.
13

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 17 to 27 minutes, until just golden.
14

Remove from the baking sheet and cool on a rack.