Tuscan Focaccia Bread
Focaccia is a soft olive oil-soaked bread that comes from Italy. Light and airy with a soft crumb, the bread is easy to make with many variations.
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- Serves: 12 persons
Ingredients
- 2 ¾cups bread flour
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1tablespoon instant yeast
- ½cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1cup warm water
- 2teaspoons sea salt flakes
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Place the flour, salt, yeast, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and the water into a stand mixer with a dough hook.Step 3
Slowly mix the ingredients to form a sticky dough. Continue to mix for 4 to 5 minutes, adding more water if the dough feels dry.Step 4
Sprinkle the dough with 1 tablespoon of oil and mix for another few minutes to create a smooth, glossy dough.Step 5
Cover and let rise in a warm, but not hot, place until doubled in size.Step 6
Remove the dough from the bowl. Lay onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly flatten into a rectangle, which is the traditional shape. You can also make your focaccia round if you wish. Leave to prove in a warm, but not hot, place for another hour.Step 7
Preheat the oven to 425 F. Lightly press your fingertips into the dough, then drizzle with 1/2 cup olive oil, making sure the indentations are filled. Sprinkle all over with the sea salt .Step 8
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes. The bread is cooked when golden brown, risen, and hollow when gently tapped on the base.Step 9
Leave to cool on a rack. Serve and enjoy.