Best 2 Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipes

Homemade focaccia bread is a delectable Italian flatbread that has captivated taste buds with its savory crust and airy, flavorful interior. Originating from the Liguria region of Italy, this versatile bread has found its way into kitchens and hearts worldwide, thanks to its simplicity in preparation and its ability to complement a wide array of dishes. Baking your own focaccia at home is an enriching experience that allows you to craft a bread that is both personal and satisfying. With this article as your guide, you will embark on a culinary adventure, transforming basic ingredients into a golden-brown masterpiece that is sure to become a favorite in your home. Let's delve into the secrets of creating exceptional homemade focaccia bread, unveiling tips and tricks that will elevate your baking skills and leave you with a loaf that is both visually stunning and undeniably delicious.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE FOCACCIA BREAD

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This focaccia bread is really yummy, and will taste great right out of the oven.

Provided by Sabrina G

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well. Heat water and vegetable oil until warm, and add to yeast mixture along with the egg. Blend with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened. Beat for 2 additional minutes. Stir in 1 3/4 cup flour while beating, until dough pulls away from side of bowl.
Knead in 3/4 cup flour on floured surface. Cover dough with a bowl, and let sit for 5 minutes. Place dough on a greased baking sheet. Roll out to 12 inch circle. Cover with greased plastic wrap and a cloth towel. Place in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Uncover dough, and poke holes in it with a spoon handle at 1 inch intervals. Drizzle olive oil on dough, and sprinkle with crushed rosemary.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 17 to 27 minutes, until just golden. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FOCACCIA FLAT BREAD HOMEMADE (BREAD MACHINE)

Focaccia Flat Bread Homemade (Bread Machine) image

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

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 3 tbsp. water, 90-100 'F
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons dry milk
3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons bread, machine or 1 1/2 teaspoons fast rise yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons italian seasoning (grinder)
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt (to taste)

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 ;).

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Proof the yeast in warm water before adding it to the dough. This will help the yeast activate and produce a light, fluffy bread.
Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. This will help develop the gluten in the flour and create a strong, elastic dough.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour. This will allow the yeast to produce carbon dioxide gas, which will cause the dough to rise.
Preheat the oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the bread. This will help create a crispy crust.
Bake the bread for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the center of the bread registers 190 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer.
Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Focaccia bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is perfect for sandwiches, bruschetta, or simply served with olive oil and sea salt. With a little practice, you can easily make focaccia bread at home. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread, give focaccia a try.