If you have never tried focaccia bread, you should definitely give it a try, it is so easy that my 9 year old made it with very little help from me!
This Italian flat bread from wanderzest has a crisp outside & a fluffy center, perfect for dipping in olive oil or balsamic vinegar or making sandwiches or even using as a base for pizza.
The dimples that you put into the bread will create a better texture and help bake the bread faster and more evenly—and they’ll also keep the toppings from rolling off the bread.
There are so many fantastic tools that can be used for making this bread. I will list just a couple.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic – minced
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup warm Water
- 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 tsp Honey
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions:
On a low heat, in a medium frying pan, add olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary & pepper, stirring often for 5-10 minutes. Set aside
In a large mixing bowl, add the water, yeast & honey. Allow the yeast to activate & bubble (5-10 minutes) Add in 1 cup of the flour & 1/4 cup of the olive oil mixture. Stir until it is just combined & let it rest for 5 minutes
Mix in the remaining flour & the salt. Knead dough until smooth on a floured surface, then place in a greased bowl & cover with a damp towel. Allow it to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 400°F & pour 2 tbsp olive oil into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan, or 2 smaller pans
Place the dough into the pan & stretch it out so that it covers the bottom completely. Using the tips of your fingers, indent the surface of the dough several times, then brush the remaining oil onto the top of the dough
Allow to rest for another 20 minutes. Cake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown
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