Focaccia Bread
HB-4123 · Hand-built original · Italian
Focaccia Bread is a Italian bread centred on flour, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.
ItalianBread18 hr2 loaves1322 kcalVegetarianEgg-free
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
Servings:2quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour above
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast above if using active dry
- 2 cups lukewarm water, made by combining 1/2 cup boiling water with 1 1/2 cups cold water
- butter for greasing
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- flaky sea salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons whole rosemary leaves, optional
Method
- Whisk the flour, salt and yeast in a large bowl, add the lukewarm water, and mix to a sticky dough ball, then rub the surface with olive oil.
- Cover and chill for at least 12 hours and up to 3 days.
- Put 1 tablespoon of oil in each of two prepared 8- or 9-inch pie plates, or 2 tablespoons in a 9-by-13-inch pan, divide the deflated dough between the pans, coat in the oil, and rest for 3-4 hours.
- Heat the oven to 425°F, pour 1 tablespoon of oil over each dough, dimple deeply with oiled fingers, and scatter with rosemary, if using, and flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the underside is golden and crisp.
- Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Total: 18h 30m
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
1322 kcalCalories
36 gProtein
226.1 gCarbs
31.2 gFat
3.8 gSaturates
2.5 gFibre
19.1 gSugars
2348 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
419 mgPotassium
84 mgCalcium
14.9 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data