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Focaccia Bread

This Focaccia Bread Recipe offers a delightful experience of crispiness on the outside and fluffiness on the inside, making it a must-try for bread lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour This is the foundation of your focaccia, providing structure and texture.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor and strengthens gluten in the dough.
  • 1.25 teaspoons instant yeast Helps the dough rise quickly without needing proofing time.
  • 1 cup warm water Activates the yeast and creates a moist dough.
  • 0.25 cup olive oil Adds richness and flavor while keeping the bread tender.
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Provides aromatic flavor that complements other seasonings.
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil Infuses an Italian herbal essence into the bread.
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Adds a finishing touch of salty crunch on top.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Add the warm water, and stir to form a soft and sticky dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  2. After the dough has chilled, gently shape the dough into a ball with your hands. Pour a tablespoon of olive oil into the bottom of an 8 inch cake pan and spread it to cover the interior surfaces of the pan. Place the ball of dough in the center of the pan and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, or until the dough has expanded to nearly fill the cake pan.
  3. Toward the end of the rise time, preheat the oven to 450. Remove the plastic wrap from the pan. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dough, then press your fingers down into the dough, pushing to the bottom of the pan. Repeat until the entire surface of the dough is covered in deep dimples. Sprinkle with the oregano, basil and sea salt.
  4. Bake 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 294mgFiber: 1g

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