Super Simple Focaccia

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Super Simple Focaccia with Olive Oil and Herbs

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

260

Sugar

Fat

Focaccia is a traditional Italian bread that is loved for its soft and chewy texture and simple yet flavorful toppings. This Super Simple Focaccia recipe uses a few basic ingredients and is easy to make, yet it still results in a delicious bread that is perfect for sharing. Whether you're serving it as a side to your favorite soup or salad, using it as a base for your favorite sandwich fillings, or simply enjoying it as an appetizer, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Plus, the smell of fresh bread baking is irresistible!

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar, and dried yeast.
2.	Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the olive oil and boiling water.
3.	Stir the mixture together, then add the cold water.
4.	Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
5.	Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6.	Preheat the oven to 220C/425F.
7.	Roll out the dough and place it on a baking sheet.
8.	Drizzle extra olive oil over the top and sprinkle with herbs.
9.	Use your fingers to make dimples in the dough and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
10.	Bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes until it is golden brown.
11.	Serve warm or at room temperature.

PROS

Super easy recipe, takes only 30 minutes to prepare and bake.

The smell of fresh bread baking will fill your kitchen with a delicious aroma.

A versatile bread that can be served as a side, a sandwich bread, or as an appetizer with dips and spreads.

CONS

Not suitable for gluten-free or low-carb diets.

The bread has a high carbohydrate content, which should be taken into consideration when planning meals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Focaccia bread is typically made with olive oil, which is a good source of healthy unsaturated fats.
The bread also contains complex carbohydrates, which provide energy and help keep you full.
The herbs used in the recipe, like rosemary, have antioxidant properties which can help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

	500 g strong white bread flour
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon caster sugar
	1 packet dried yeast
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	100 ml boiling water
	200 ml with cold water