Lee's Focaccia Bread

Soft, golden, and irresistibly aromatic, Lee's Focaccia Bread is the ultimate homemade Italian-inspired treat. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast with the woodsy fragrance of fresh rosemary and a touch of flaky sea salt for a perfectly crispy and flavorful finish. With its pillow-like texture and signature dimpled surface, this focaccia is ideal as a side dish, an appetizer, or even the base for gourmet sandwiches. Ready in just over two hours, including rise time, this bread recipe is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, Lee's Focaccia Bread will become your go-to for impressing family and friends at any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 350 milliliters Warm water
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 80 milliliters Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Flaky sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and half of the olive oil.

Step 3

Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until the dough comes together, then transfer it to a floured surface.

Step 4

Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour as needed.

Step 5

Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Generously oil a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking sheet with some of the remaining olive oil.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to the oiled baking sheet, gently stretching it out to fit the pan. Cover it again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 9

Using your fingers, dimple the surface of the dough by pressing down gently to create deep impressions.

Step 10

Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle it with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(972.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2541.5

Total Fat 81.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11220.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.3g
Protein 54.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 75.7mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 681.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.1%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 62.2%