Focaccia (Italian Flatbread)

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A simple, golden-brown Italian flatbread with a soft interior and crispy edges, perfect for dipping.
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This classic Italian focaccia is a delightful staple that brings warmth and rustic charm to any meal. Made with simple pantry staples like bread flour, yeast, olive oil, and aromatic dried rosemary, it offers a tender crumb and a satisfyingly crisp crust. The generous amount of olive oil ensures a moist texture, while the rosemary adds a fragrant, earthy note. Ideal served warm as an appetizer with olive oil for dipping, alongside soups and salads, or as a sandwich base, this versatile bread is easy to make and impossible to resist. It’s a comforting treat that feels homemade and hearty, perfect for casual gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.

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Focaccia (Italian Flatbread)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 650.4

Description

This classic Italian focaccia is a delightful staple that brings warmth and rustic charm to any meal. Made with simple pantry staples like bread flour, yeast, olive oil, and aromatic dried rosemary, it offers a tender crumb and a satisfyingly crisp crust. The generous amount of olive oil ensures a moist texture, while the rosemary adds a fragrant, earthy note. Ideal served warm as an appetizer with olive oil for dipping, alongside soups and salads, or as a sandwich base, this versatile bread is easy to make and impossible to resist. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting treat that feels homemade and hearty, perfect for casual gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the rosemary, salt, and yeast in a large bowl thoroughly.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons oil and the hot water.
  3. Beat on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
  4. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
  5. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
  6. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
  7. Knead 5 to 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  8. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
  9. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double.
  10. Punch down dough.
  11. Brush 12-inch pizza pan or large cookie sheet with oil.
  12. Press dough in pizza pan or flatten into 12" circle on cookie sheet.
  13. Make depressions, with fingers about 2 inches apart, into dough.
  14. Brush with oil; sprinkle with pepper.
  15. Let rise uncovered in warm place 30 minutes.
  16. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  17. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  18. Brush with additional oil.
  19. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 650.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.0g20%
Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9756.1mg407%
Total Carbohydrate 114.8g39%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 15.1g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If using quick-acting yeast, omit the first rise. After kneading, cover dough and let rest 10 minutes, then press dough in pan and continue as directed.

High altitude directions (3500 to 6500 feet): Rising times may be slightly shorter.

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