Focaccia Recipe

What is the Focaccia recipe?

Here's a recipe for classic Italian focaccia bread:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115°F)
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• Coarse sea salt

Instructions:

1.     In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

2.     Gradually add in the warm water and olive oil, stirring until the dough comes together.

3.     Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

4.     Grease a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

5.     Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

6.     Punch down the dough and turn it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your fingers to gently press and stretch the dough to fit the size of the pan.

7.     Drizzle the top of the dough with additional olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt and fresh rosemary.

8.     Let the dough rise again for 15-20 minutes.

9.     Bake the focaccia in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

10. Let the focaccia cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your freshly baked focaccia bread!