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rosemary focaccia bread

Rosemary Focaccia Bread

A simple and delicious rosemary focaccia bread recipe, perfect for serving as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.25 cups warm water around 105-115°F (40-46°C)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil plus more for greasing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt.
  • Add the warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
  • Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Gently punch down the dough and press it into the prepared pan, stretching it to fill the corners.
  • Cover the pan and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the dough. Use your fingertips to make dimples all over the surface of the dough.
  • Sprinkle the chopped rosemary and flaky sea salt over the top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, or serve warm.

Notes

This focaccia is best enjoyed fresh. You can store leftovers at room temperature for a day, wrapped in plastic wrap.