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Easy Homemade Focaccia: A Simple & Delicious Italian Bread Recipe
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Easy Homemade Focaccia: A Simple & Delicious Italian Bread Recipe
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Easy Homemade Focaccia: A Simple & Delicious Italian Bread Recipe

Learn how to make a truly delicious and easy homemade focaccia from scratch. This simple Italian bread recipe features a light, airy texture and a beautiful golden crust, perfect for any meal or as an appetizer. Follow along for clear steps and tips to achieve the perfect focaccia.
#Focaccia
#Italian bread
#Baking
#Easy recipe
#Homemade bread
#Appetizer
Mixing the focaccia dough
Mixing the focaccia dough

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
2h 5m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
Italian
Amharic
Nutrition (per serving)
275
Calories
7g
Protein
45g
Carbs
4g
Fat
Dough rising in a bowl
Dough rising in a bowl

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour

    500 grams

  • Water

    420 ml
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  • Dry Yeast

    4 grams

  • Salt

    10 grams

  • Honey

    1 tablespoon

  • Olive Oil
    (for the dough)

    1 tablespoon

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    (for drizzling on top before baking)

    adequate amount for drizzling
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  • Flaky Sea Salt
    (for sprinkling on top)

    to taste pinch
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Dimpling the dough in the pan
Dimpling the dough in the pan

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, combine flour, dry yeast, and salt. Mix briefly to distribute.
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    In a large bowl, combine flour, dry yeast, and salt. Mix briefly to distribute.
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    Ensure all dry ingredients are well mixed before adding liquids.
  • 2

    Pour in water, honey, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix with a spoon or your hand until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
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    Pour in water, honey, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix with a spoon or your hand until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
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    The dough will be very wet and sticky; this is normal for focaccia.
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  • 3

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
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    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
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    A warm oven (turned off) or sunny spot works well for proofing.
  • 4

    Gently transfer the risen dough to a well-oiled 9x13 inch baking pan. Using oiled fingertips, gently dimple the surface of the dough.
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    Gently transfer the risen dough to a well-oiled 9x13 inch baking pan. Using oiled fingertips, gently dimple the surface of the dough.
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    Be gentle to avoid deflating the air pockets in the dough.
  • 5

    Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let rise for another 20-30 minutes.
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    Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let rise for another 20-30 minutes.
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    Add other toppings like fresh rosemary, cherry tomatoes, or sliced olives if desired.
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  • 6

    Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.
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    Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.
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    The crust should be crispy and the inside soft and airy.
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