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Easy Focaccia Bread

Irresistibly Easy Focaccia Bread You Can Make Today

Try this Easy Focaccia Bread recipe that offers a golden crust and soft interior without the need for kneading.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Featured Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for chewier texture
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt Morton kosher salt recommended
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast do not substitute with active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm tap water around 115°F for best results
For the Topping
  • 4 tablespoons soft butter or oil for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin for richer taste
  • to taste Italian seasoning or fresh herbs rosemary or basil recommended
  • to taste flaky sea salt like Maldon for texture contrast

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Gradually add warm tap water, mixing until no dry flour remains. Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
  2. Remove dough from refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Grease two 9-inch cake pans, divide dough, place in pans, cover, and let rise for 2 to 3 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Drizzle olive oil over dough, poke deep dimples, and sprinkle with seasonings and sea salt. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack and serve warm or store for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This easy focaccia bread can be enjoyed fresh for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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