Focaccia

This soft and fluffy focaccia is crunchy and delicious. It is easy to make if you have the time.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

rise time 4 45

Total Time 5 20

Course Breads Buns and Rolls, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 9 pieces

3⅓ cup Lukewarm water
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp instant yeast (7g) *you can use active dry yeast as well since the dough has a long rise it will catch up
2 tsp salt
4 cups flour 613g by weight
1 Tbsp olive oil *plus more for the baking pan/dish and for the top
1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1-2 tsp kosher salt for the top

Pour the lukewarm water into a large bowl and add the yeast and sugar, whisk to combine
add the flour, first amount of salt and 1T olive oil and stir to combine. The dough should look loose and shaggy.
Cover with oiled plastic wrap and a towel and let rest for 4 hours. *If you don't use the plastic you risk the dough rising and sticking to your towel.
after the 4 hours, heavily oil the bottom and sides of your baking pan with olive oil.
Slide in your soft dough and spread it out to the corners. Poke the dough to make deep indents all over the top (do not push all the way through). cover and Let it rest for another 45 minutes
Preheat your oven to 450°
After 45 minutes drizzle the top with olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, and kosher salt and bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

combine extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar and stir, then dip your warm focaccia in it to enjoy!

mince garlic fine, add chili flakes and hot oil, stir to combine, then dip your warm focaccia in it to enjoy!

Keyword balsamic, Bread, dip, easy, focaccia, rosemary