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Homemade Focaccia

An easy-to-follow recipe for traditional homemade Italian focaccia loaded with olive oil and aromatic herbs[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span).

Level Medium Prep 30 min Cook 25 min Servings 8 Score 4.9/10

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185 min

Makes 8 servings

Prep 30m

Cook 25m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An easy-to-follow recipe for traditional homemade Italian focaccia loaded with olive oil and aromatic herbs[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span).

Traditional homemade Italian focaccia featuring signature dimples, olive oil richness, and aromatic rosemary.

Ingredients

Servings

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Dough

4 cups bread flour
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 tsp honey or sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
1 3/4 cups lukewarm water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for pan)

Toppings

1 tbsp flaky sea salt
2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped or sprigs)

Equipment

9x13-inch baking pan Metal pan preferred for crispy crust
Large mixing bowl For dough mixing and rising
Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add bread flour, kosher salt, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours until doubled in size.
120 min
Pour olive oil into a 9x13-inch baking pan, transfer the dough into the pan, and turn to coat with oil.
Press dough out toward the edges and let rise again for 1 hour.
60 min
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple the dough deeply with your fingers, drizzle with more olive oil, and top with flaky sea salt and rosemary.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
25 min

Nutrition

Calories 210

Protein 5g

Carbs 28g

Fat 9g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 1g

Sodium 390mg

Serving Size 1 slice

Cooking Timeline

Prep 30 min

Cook 25 min

Total 185 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.7
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exceptionally fluffy, dimpled Italian focaccia with a perfectly crisp crust.

Pros

Incredible texture
Simple wholesome ingredients
Wonderful aroma

Cons

Requires resting time

Overview

Traditional homemade Italian focaccia featuring signature dimples, olive oil richness, and aromatic rosemary.

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Summary

An easy-to-follow recipe for traditional homemade Italian focaccia loaded with olive oil and aromatic herbs[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span).

Tips

Don't skimp on the extra virgin olive oil for that classic fried-crisp bottom crust
Use your fingers to press deep dimples all the way to the bottom of the pan
Flaky sea salt makes a significant difference in flavor and texture