Easiest Focaccia Recipe

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Easiest Focaccia Recipe for a Quick and Crispy Bread Fix

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

205

Sugar

Fat

Focaccia is an Italian bread that is known for its crispy crust and soft crumb. This bread is easy to prepare and can be flavored in a variety of ways as you wish. It has been around for centuries and remains popular around the world. This particular recipe requires just six ingredients and comes together quickly to satisfy your quickest demands. It's perfect for lunch, dinner or as a snack, eaten on its own or paired with your favorite dip or sauce. Give your oven and a few of your minutes to try this easiest focaccia recipe.

Instructions

1.	Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm water in a large mixing bowl.
2.	Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl and mix until the dough comes together.
3.	Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
4.	Place the kneaded dough on a baking sheet and flatten it with your fingers until it fills the sheet.
5.	Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rise for 30 minutes.
6.	Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

This Focaccia recipe is quick and easy to prepare requiring just a handful of ingredients.

The bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it perfect to accompany your favorite soups, salads, or as an appetizer.

It also has a rich Italian flavor that can enhance any meal.

CONS

The bread is not suitable for those watching their carb intake as it is made with all-purpose flour.

If over-baked, it can become too crispy and tough to chew.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Focaccia is not particularly healthy, but it can provide you with some necessary energy.
The olive oil used in the recipe contains good fats that boost your cardiovascular health and can help fight inflammation. It also provides you with vitamin E and K.
The bread also contains small amounts of calcium and iron.

	1 teaspoon white sugar
	1 ( .25 ounce ) package active dry yeast
	1/3 cup warm water
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1/4 teaspoon salt