Focaccia Bread
Imagine a fluffy, airy bread with a crisp exterior, bursting with the flavors of olive oil, fresh herbs, and your favorite toppings. That's focaccia, a beloved Italian flatbread that adds a touch of gourmet to any meal.
Ingredients :
- ¼ ounces yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ⅓ cups water
- 3 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons salt divided in ½
- 4 teaspoons rosemary divided in ½
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup black olives pitted and sliced
Directions :
- Add yeast, sugar, flour, and water to a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Combine flour, salt, and rosemary in a bowl. Stir to incorporate.
- Stir your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Drizzle the oil on top of your dough and knead to incorporate.
- Cover your dough ball with a clean towel and rest until it has doubled in size, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Punch the dough ball to remove any air, then use your fingers to shape it into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Top your loaf with black olives, then add salt and rosemary to taste.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 375F. Remove from the oven with the top is golden brown.
- Serve while warm, and enjoy!
