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Focaccia: A Taste of Italy's Best-Kept Secret

Focaccia: A Taste of Italy's Best-Kept Secret

Welcome to a world where simplicity meets perfection. Our Soft Focaccia recipe combines the art of patience with a few key ingredients to create a bread that's irresistibly soft and flavorful. Join us on this culinary adventure – it's not just a recipe; it's an experience waiting to unfold. Let's bake perfection together!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and ½ cups lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 packet yeast about 2 and ¼ teaspoons
  • 3 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Activate the Yeast:In a bowl, combine 1 and ½ cups lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1 packet yeast. Let it rest for 5-7 minutes until bubbles form.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 and ½ cups lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1 packet yeast. Let it rest for 5-7 minutes until bubbles form.
  3. Prepare the Dough:In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 and ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 and ½ teaspoons salt. Whisk until well incorporated.Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 and ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 and ½ teaspoons salt. Whisk until well incorporated.
  5. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
  7. Rest the Dough:Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  8. Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  9. Stretch and Fold:Perform a series of stretch and fold every 30 minutes for a total of four times. Soak your hands in cold water to prevent sticking.
  10. Perform a series of stretch and fold every 30 minutes for a total of four times. Soak your hands in cold water to prevent sticking.
  11. Prepare the Topping:In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, minced rosemary, and minced garlic to create the topping.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, minced rosemary, and minced garlic to create the topping.
  13. Preheat the Oven:Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  14. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  15. Prepare the Pan:Drizzle ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a 9x13-inch cake pan. Transfer the dough to the pan, shaping it to fit the pan. Ensure the dough is covered in olive oil.
  16. Drizzle ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a 9x13-inch cake pan. Transfer the dough to the pan, shaping it to fit the pan. Ensure the dough is covered in olive oil.
  17. Rest the Dough Again:Let the dough rest for an additional 1 hour. Use wet fingers to create dimples in the dough.
  18. Let the dough rest for an additional 1 hour. Use wet fingers to create dimples in the dough.
  19. Add the Topping:Pour the prepared topping over the dough and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  20. Pour the prepared topping over the dough and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  21. Bake:Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown.
  22. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown.
  23. Cool:Allow the focaccia to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  24. Allow the focaccia to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  25. Serve and Enjoy:Slice and enjoy your perfectly soft focaccia!
  26. Slice and enjoy your perfectly soft focaccia!

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.