Description
This whole wheat focaccia is a rustic Mediterranean bread made with whole wheat flour, olive oil, and fragrant herbs. It bakes into a golden, tender loaf with a soft interior and crisp crust, perfect for dipping or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh rosemary (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit until foamy.
- Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.
- Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in oiled bowl and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Press dough into a greased baking pan.
- Let rest 20–30 minutes.
- Dimple the surface with fingertips and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle herbs and flaky salt.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor. Let dough rise slowly for deeper taste. Store at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg