Description
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of homemade Easy Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Bread. This delightful bread features a fluffy texture, infused with aromatic rosemary and garlic, making it a perfect addition to any meal or gathering. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create a stunning loaf that impresses family and friends. Serve warm as an appetizer, alongside soups, or with your favorite dips. The golden crust and savory topping will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 2 tsp minced garlic, fresh rosemary leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add lukewarm water while stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Lightly coat the dough with olive oil, cover it, and let it rise at room temperature for about 1½ hours until doubled in size.
- Grease an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with butter. Pour in 1 tbsp of olive oil and place the risen dough in the dish, rolling it around to coat.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- After resting for another 30 minutes, top the dough with remaining olive oil, minced garlic, and rosemary leaves. Create dimples with greased fingers.
- Sprinkle with salt and bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg