Homemade Focaccia Bread with Garlic and Rosemary
This homemade focaccia bread with garlic and rosemary is soft, fragrant, and bursting with flavor—perfect as a side dish or for dipping in olive oil.
Equipment
- Bowl, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Kitchen towel, Measuring spoons, Oven
Ingrediënten
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 300 ml warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
Instructies
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then sprinkle yeast over the top.
- Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for 1-1.
- 5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough, then transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Press it out into a rectangle or round shape, about 1-inch thick.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top of the dough, then use your fingers to make dimples all over the surface.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped rosemary.
- Let the dough rise again for 20-30 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and slice into squares or strips.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve warm with a side of olive oil or balsamic vinegar for dipping, or enjoy as a flavorful accompaniment to any meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair this focaccia with a fruity Italian red wine like Chianti, which will complement its herbal flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 5 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 0.7 g
