Description
Enjoy fresh, bakery-quality Same Day Focaccia with a golden crust and soft, airy texture infused with fragrant olive oil and herbs. This quick, easy bread recipe uses simple pantry staples and can be customized with a variety of toppings for a delicious homemade treat perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil (natural), plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) or apple cider vinegar
Optional Toppings
- Fresh rosemary leaves
- Thyme, oregano, or basil (optional herb mix)
- Sliced green or black olives
- Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Thinly sliced garlic
- Caramelized onions
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water with granulated sugar and active dry yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and sea salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, olive oil (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) or apple cider vinegar. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, building the gluten structure for signature chewiness.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape and Prepare for Baking: Gently punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Transfer to a well-oiled baking tray and press evenly, creating dimples with your fingers to trap olive oil (natural) and toppings.
- Add Toppings and Final Rise: Drizzle additional olive oil (natural) over the dough. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and fresh rosemary if using. Let rest for 15 to 20 minutes to slightly puff up.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
Notes
- Ensure your kitchen is warm to help the dough rise quickly for a fluffier focaccia.
- Use good quality olive oil (natural) to enhance flavor and texture.
- Don’t skip finger dimpling as it traps oil and adds character to the crust.
- Allow the dough to rest properly even for short rises for best texture and flavor.
- Experiment with fresh or dried herbs and toppings to customize your focaccia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10th of focaccia)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Same Day Focaccia, quick focaccia, homemade bread, easy focaccia, flatbread, Italian bread, vegetarian focaccia, olive oil bread
