Focaccia is a delicious and versatile flatbread that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is typically made with a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, and salt, and can be flavored with a variety of herbs, spices, and toppings. Focaccia can be cooked in a traditional oven or, for a hands-off approach, in a bread machine. Whichever method you choose, this flavorful bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HERBED FLATBREAD (FOCACCIA) 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, active dry yeast, olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, fresh rosemary, mixed tomato, fresh rosemary, caramelized onion, garlic, mixed olive, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir yeast packet into water and allow yeast to bloom. (A light foam should appear on top of the water after about 5 minutes. This means the yeast is alive and active.)
- Add olive oil to water and mix.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and herbs together.
- Once incorporated, create a small well in the middle and pour in the water/yeast/oil mixture.
- Mix by hand, wetting your working hand before mixing so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers. The water and flour should come together and form a rough dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- NOTE: If the dough is too sticky, add more flour in small increments, about 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Once the dough begins to come together, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
- Coat the bowl the dough was initially mixed in with about a tablespoon of olive oil and place the dough ball inside. Give it a few turns to coat the dough in the oil.
- Cover and let the dough rise until it doubles in size about 1 hour.
- While the dough rises, prepare a large baking sheet by generously coating it with olive oil.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten it out into a large rectangle.
- Using a knife or dough scraper, cut the dough into 4 evenly sized rectangles.
- Press the rectangles flat and arrange them with each one pressed into a corner of the baking sheet.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C) while the dough is resting.
- Depending on the temperature of your kitchen and activeness of the yeast, the 4 rectangles should have risen to be about an 1-inch (2 ½ cm) thick.
- Using your fingers, poke the the dough all over--creating small dimples across the surface.
- Generously coat the tops of the dough rectangles one last time with olive oil (some oil will pool inside of the divots we made with our fingers. That's ok!) Use a basting brush to ensure all of the dough gets covered with olive oil.
- Top the dough rectangles with your choice of toppings. (We did four different combinations, including tomatoes with fresh rosemary, caramelized onions and parmesan cheese, mixed olive with gorgonzola cheese, and 3-cheese using parmesan, mozzarella, and gorgonzola.)
- Once finished with the toppings, liberally sprinkle the breads with a coarse salt.
- Bake at 450˚F (230˚C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into equal pieces.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 4 grams
FOCACCIA
Focaccia is one of my favorite bread recipes. It's one of the least labor-intensive since there isn't any kneading. The dough is very wet, which is perfect for a tender, yet chewy, bread with a very distinct salt bite. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2-cup warm water and honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add flour, 1/4 cup oil, salt and remaining 3/4-cup water; mixing until smooth (dough will be wet). Scrape the sides of the bowl clean; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Gently scrape dough directly into pan. With oiled hands, gently spread dough. If dough springs back, wait 10 minutes and stretch again. Make indentations in the dough with your fingers. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; let rise until doubled in size, 30-40 minutes. , If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FOCACCIA FLAT BREAD HOMEMADE (BREAD MACHINE)
My version of Italian flatbread, brushed with olive oil and flavored with grated Parmesan cheese, galic salt bread heavenly. Cut it into squares and top with Prosciutto Panino rolled in Mozzarella cheese and toasted under the broiler for 5 min.... oh my, this is dangerously good! It is so easy to make. Can't wait to have this with a bowl of soup or top with Pizza topping, or to just dip in garlic olive oil. This comes from a bread machine cookbook with instructions to layer ingredients liquid first. Yummers! :) Family Favorite! (Cooking time does not include dough cycle or rising)
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 17m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- BREAD DOUGH CYCLE:.
- Add lukewarm water to pan.
- Add bread flour, dry milk, sugar and salt to pan. Tap pan to settle dry ingredients, then level ingredients, pushing some of the mixture into corners. Place butter into corners of pan.
- Make a well in center of dry ingredients; add yeast, lock pan into bread maker.
- Program for DOUGH. Start bread maker. When done, remove pan from bread maker. Place dough onto floured surface. Let rest 15 minutes.
- Knead dough about 1 minute. Roll dough into a rectangle to fit a jelly roll pan or large cookie sheet, about 15x10 inches. Place on greased pan and press dough evenly into pan forming an edge. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place for 20-30 minutes until slightly risen. With handle/end of wooden spoon, make indentations in dough at every inch. Brush dough with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Italian Seasoning (Grinder) and garlic salt.
- Bake in preheated 400' F oven for 12 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool slightly and cut into squares for serving. Can be served warm or cooled.
- Sit back and enjoy the raves ;).
FOCACCIA (USING BREAD MACHINE FOR THE DOUGH)
This bread is SO appealing and very versatile too! We often have it in the summertime quartered and sliced horizontally and filled with barbecued chicken thighs, lettuce, sliced red onions, tomatoes and avocado and some Paul Newman's Own Ranch Dressing! Simply divine!! The preparation time I have given does not include the time it takes for the Bread Machine to make the dough or the time it takes for the dough to rise.
Provided by Karin...
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 15m
Yield 1 loaf of Italian Flat Bread, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all of the above ingredients, accurately measured and in the order I have listed them, in the Bread Machine.
- Select the 'dough' cycle.
- When the cycle is complete, take the dough out of the Bread Machine, and proceed with the following steps: On a lightly floured surface, gently knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
- (you may need to add extra flour during this time) Place the 'Focaccia' dough in a well grease bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm (and draught free) place for about 1/2 an hour.
- Then, knead the dough lightly (in the bowl) for about 1 minute.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangular shape (about 20 cm x 30 cm)
- Place on a well greased baking tray (or sponge roll tin) and leave to rise again, in a warm place, this time for about 1 hour (or until it has doubled in it's original size) Now pour and smooth over with your fingers, 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 'Poke' the dough with 2 fingers at intervals over the surface, and sprinkle liberally with rock salt or equal measurements of olive oil and Basil pesto mixed together with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, top with chopped up sun-dried tomatoes and sliced black olives!
- YUM!
- Bake at 225°C for about 15 minutes or until golden brown!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 589.1, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 12.1
BREAD MACHINE FOCACCIA
This is fantastic with olive oil and balsamic vinegar with a little grated Parmesan cheese.
Provided by TVESTA
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic, 1 tablespoon rosemary, bread flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
- Remove dough from bread machine when cycle is complete. Pat dough into either a 9x13 inch baking pan or 12 inch pizza pan. Use your fingers to dimple the dough every inch or so. Brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining rosemary.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover foccacia with plastic wrap while oven preheats.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 98.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
NO-KNEAD BIG BUBBLE FOCACCIA
I was very excited to try this high-hydration focaccia, which simply means the dough has a lot of water. In fact, this has the highest amount of water used than any other Food Wishes dough. It holds big bubbles in the baked dough and because of the long fermentation time, has a far superior flavor.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Yeast Bread
Time 17h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir yeast into bread flour in a bowl. Add salt, followed by 4 teaspoons oil, and water. Stir with a spoon until a wet, sticky dough forms.
- Cover and let sit at room temperature for 12 to 14 hours.
- Uncover dough and transfer to an oiled work surface. Using oiled hands, press and push the dough into a rectangle, 16x12 inches in size. Fold dough into thirds horizontally; fold vertically into thirds. Transfer smooth side up into a generously oiled pan.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rest until almost doubled in size, for 1 hour.
- Using oiled hands, fold once more into thirds horizontally, then into thirds vertically to develop gluten structure. Flip dough, smooth side up, on the pan; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour more.
- Unwrap and stretch and fold dough once more in each direction using oiled hands.
- Transfer, smooth side up, into a generously oiled metal baking pan. Lightly drizzle with additional olive oil and stretch to fit the pan. Cover and let rest for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
- Unwrap and poke holes in the top of the dough using oiled fingers if desired for the traditional focaccia look. Scatter over rosemary and flaky sea salt.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 761.9 mg
FOCACCIA BREAD
A wonderful, quick alternative to garlic bread. Lots of herbs and lots of flavor!
Provided by Terri McCarrell
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.
- When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GARLIC ONION FOCACCIA
I use my bread machine to prepare the dough for this savory Italian flat bread. It's a great addition to any meal. At times, I make it for myself as a main-dish "pizza". -Cindy Cameron Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto floured surface. Roll into 12-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently., With the end of a wooden spoon handle, make indentations in dough at 1-in. intervals. Top with onion mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Bread Machine: Select a bread machine with a large capacity (1.5 pounds or more) and a dough setting.
- Measure Ingredients Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for precise results.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh yeast and quality olive oil will yield the best flavor.
- Let the Dough Rise Properly: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Place the dough in the center of the pan, leaving enough space for it to expand.
- Bake at the Right Temperature: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature and bake the focaccia until golden brown.
- Let the Focaccia Cool: Allow the focaccia to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
With the convenience of a bread machine and a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy delicious homemade focaccia flatbread. Experiment with different toppings and herbs to create a variety of flavorful variations. Serve it as an appetizer, a side dish, or a light meal. Savor the taste of freshly baked bread that is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Impress your family and friends with this classic Italian flatbread made in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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