Focaccia - Italian Bread

Ingredients

  • 500 g strong white bread flour
  • 2 tsp Sea salt
  • 7 g dried yeast (sachet)
  • 5 tbsp Olive oil
    Alternative: vegan butter
  • 325 ml Water (lukewarm)
  • 2 piece fresh rosemary (sprigs, chopped)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add 4 tbsp olive oil and 325ml warm water. Mix until dough comes together.

  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

  4. Knock back the dough, knead briefly, and press into a shallow oiled baking tin. Cover and leave to rise again for 30-40 minutes.

  5. Heat oven to 220°C. Use fingers to make dimples in the dough, drizzle with remaining oil, sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt.

  6. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.

Reviews & Comments

Eric Hanner
Nov 10, 2025

I will try that. Thanks.

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