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Crispy Rosemary Focaccia Bread

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A golden-crusted focaccia bread infused with fresh rosemary, featuring a crispy exterior and soft, airy interior. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 5/8 cups (385ml) warm water (around 105°F / 40°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt for the dough
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping (like Maldon)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) extra-virgin olive oil for the dough
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (105°F/40°C) with sugar and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
  2. Mix the dough: Add all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons sea salt, and 1/3 cup olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough whisk until a sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  3. First rise: Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Set in a warm place (around 75°F/24°C) for 1 to 1.5 hours until the dough doubles in size.
  4. Prepare the pan: Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil onto a 9×13 inch rimmed baking sheet and spread to coat the surface.
  5. Shape the dough: Transfer dough onto the oiled baking sheet. Using fingertips, press dough out evenly to fill the pan, creating dimples.
  6. Second rise: Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffed and jiggly.
  7. Add rosemary and oil: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Sprinkle chopped fresh rosemary evenly over dough. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top, pooling in dimples. Sprinkle flaky sea salt.
  8. Bake: Place focaccia in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden crust with crispy edges forms. Bread should sound hollow when tapped on bottom.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If focaccia browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use fresh rosemary for best flavor. The dough should be sticky but manageable. You can prepare dough ahead and refrigerate overnight, then bring to room temperature before baking. For gluten-free option, substitute flour with gluten-free baking mix but texture will vary.

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