Bread

Homemade Focaccia

Serves 1 loaf · 3 hours ·

Soft, dimpled bread with olive oil, rosemary, and sea salt. Great with soup, dipped in oil, or as a sandwich base.

Homemade Focaccia

Ingredients

  • 500 g bread flour
  • 400 ml lukewarm water
  • 7 g dry yeast
  • 10 g salt
  • 50 ml olive oil, plus more for pan and topping
  • Fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt

Method

  1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add water and olive oil, mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead 10 minutes. Rise in an oiled bowl until doubled, 1–2 hours.
  2. Oil a large baking sheet. Press the dough into the pan. Cover and rise 45 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Dimple the dough, drizzle with olive oil, scatter rosemary and salt.
  4. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.

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