Description
Bake a classic Italian focaccia bread with rosemary and sea salt. This easy recipe will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma and create a delicious bread perfect for any occasion. It’s a simple yet impressive bake that brings joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g strong bread flour
- 10g fine sea salt
- 7g active dry yeast
- 350ml lukewarm water
- 50ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing and drizzling
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and fine sea salt.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly oil a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Generously oil a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Gently deflate the dough and press it into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingertips. Drizzle generously with olive oil, tucking rosemary sprigs into the dimples. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your yeast is active for a good rise.
- Don’t over-knead the dough; it should be soft and pliable.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 kcal (per slice, depending on size and oil)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: High
- Fiber: Moderate
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: 0mg