Description
Quick and delicious focaccia that captures the essence of rustic Italian bread, topped with fragrant herbs and coarse sea salt.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Mix the dough: Stir in the yeast mixture and olive oil until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead lightly for a minute.
- Let it rise: Let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Shape the dough: Spread the dough onto a greased baking sheet.
- Dimple and drizzle: Dimple the surface, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with herbs and coarse salt.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Get creative with toppings! Try adding olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or different herbs to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg