How to Make Easiest Focaccia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Focaccia is a traditional Italian bread that is delicious, versatile, and surprisingly easy to make. It's perfect for serving as a snack, with soup, or as a side dish with your favorite Italian meal. But if you've never made focaccia before, the thought of making your own bread from scratch might seem intimidating. Luckily, this recipe for the easiest focaccia will demystify the process and have you baking up a batch of this flavorful bread in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 to 4 servings

  • In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with flour; stir well to combine. Stir in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour is absorbed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly. Pat or roll the dough into a sheet and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake focaccia in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on desired crispness. If you like it moist and fluffy, then you'll have to wait just about 10 minutes. If you like it crunchier and darker in the outside, you may have to wait 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 102mg