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Focaccia Bread with Rosemary

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A crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside focaccia bread bursting with fresh rosemary flavor. Easy to make with pantry staples and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water (around 105°F / 40°C)
  • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons (80ml + 30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt + coarse sea salt for topping
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Pour warm water into a mixing bowl, sprinkle active dry yeast over the surface, add 1 teaspoon sugar or honey if available, and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add flour, 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, and ⅓ cup olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough inside, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Shape and second rise: Oil a 9×13 inch rimmed baking sheet, transfer dough and stretch to cover the pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  6. Add rosemary, salt, and olive oil: Poke deep dimples all over dough, sprinkle chopped rosemary and coarse sea salt, then drizzle remaining olive oil generously.
  7. Bake: Place focaccia in preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. It should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Cool and serve: Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

[‘Use fresh rosemary only for best aroma and flavor.’, ‘Drizzle olive oil generously to achieve a crispy crust.’, ‘Be gentle when stretching dough to preserve air pockets.’, ‘Let dough rise slowly in a warm, not hot, environment.’, ‘Salt the dough and top for balanced flavor and crunch.’, ‘If dough is dense or gummy, it likely needs more rising time or gentler handling.’, ‘For a lighter version, reduce olive oil in dough by half and drizzle less on top.’, ‘Gluten-free flour blend can be used but texture will differ.’, ‘Store focaccia in airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat in skillet with olive oil to crisp crust.’]

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Keywords: focaccia, rosemary bread, homemade bread, crispy crust, easy focaccia, Italian bread, olive oil bread

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