Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe for Any Occasion
This fluffy and golden focaccia bread is the perfect addition to your table. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for greasing
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
- Fresh rosemary or herbs, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Add olive oil and knead the dough until smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with olive oil. Transfer the dough into the pan and stretch it out evenly.
- Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dimple the dough with your fingers, drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle flaky salt, and herbs if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.