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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.