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Authentic Focaccia bread Recipe
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Ingredients
500
g
about 4 cups 00 flour (or mix with Manitoba flour)
320
ml
1 1/3 cups warm water
7
–10 g
2 tsp active dry yeast (or 20 g fresh yeast)
30
–50 ml
2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for topping)
2
tsp
fine sea salt
1
tsp
sugar
optional, helps yeast rise
Toppings: Flaky salt
rosemary, olives, tomatoes, or onions (optional)
Instructions
Activate Yeast:
Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
Make Dough:
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mix and olive oil. Knead 10 minutes by hand or mixer until smooth and slightly sticky.
First Rise:
Cover and let rise 1.5 to 2 hours at room temp until doubled.
Shape Dough:
Oil a baking pan well. Gently stretch dough to fill the pan.
Second Rise:
Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
Dimple and Top:
Press oiled fingers into dough to make dimples. Drizzle olive oil and add toppings like rosemary and sea salt.
Bake:
Bake at 230°C (445°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Finish:
Drizzle with more olive oil. Cool slightly, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
For extra crispiness, place a small dish of water in the oven for steam.