Description
This Rosemary Focaccia is a golden, airy Mediterranean bread made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, and sea salt. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, this easy homemade focaccia recipe fills your kitchen with irresistible aroma and comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Transfer dough to a well-oiled baking pan and gently stretch to fit. Rest 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Press dimples into the dough with your fingers.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle rosemary and sea salt on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with extra olive oil while warm.
Notes
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor. Allow dough to rise slowly for deeper taste. Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg