Description
This easy focaccia bread recipe is perfect for beginners and results in a soft, flavorful bread.
Ingredients
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- 500g strong bread flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 7g dried yeast
- 400ml warm water
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Rosemary sprigs
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Step 4: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Step 6: Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Step 7: Press the dough into an oiled baking tray, dimple the surface, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Step 8: Top with rosemary and sea salt.
- Step 9: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Ensure the water is lukewarm to activate the yeast properly. For a crispier crust, bake on the lower rack.
Nutrition
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 6g