Description
Herbed Focaccia Bread with Olive Oil is a delightful treat that brings a burst of flavor to your table. This bread is soft, fluffy, and infused with aromatic herbs, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down gently.
- Transfer it to a greased baking sheet. Stretch and shape it into a rectangle, about 1 inch thick.
- Use your fingers to create dimples all over the surface.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dough and sprinkle with chopped herbs and coarse sea salt.
- Let it rise for another 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Store leftover focaccia in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze.
- To reheat, warm it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Focaccia, Bread, Olive Oil, Herbed Bread, Italian Bread