When you're craving a delicious and satisfying bread that doesn't require hours of preparation, quick focaccia bread is the perfect solution. With its crispy crust and airy, flavorful interior, focaccia is a versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or as a base for a variety of toppings. Best of all, it can be made in a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional bread. In this article, we'll explore the art of making quick focaccia bread, providing you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a selection of mouthwatering recipes that will have you enjoying this Italian classic in no time.
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THE EASIEST, BESTEST FOCACCIA BREAD EVER!!
This focaccia bread is sooo easy and tastes wonderful! Tons of herbs and seasonings, and tons of flavor!! Great to make sandwiches with! You can alter the toppings to your liking. I have made this with caramelized onions and sliced tomato on top...Mmmmmm!!!
Provided by Manda
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the yeast and water in a small bowl. Let proof for 10 minutes (until bubbles begin to form).
- In large bowl, stir together flour, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper.
- Add the yeast mix and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and combine.
- When dough has pulled together, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat with oil.
- Cover with damp cloth and let rise in warm place 25 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Punch dough down, place on greased baking sheet.
- Pat dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle (doesn't have to be perfect).
- Using your knuckle, make indentations in the dough about 1/2-inch apart, then prick dough with fork.
- Brush top with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
QUICK FOCACCIA BREAD
Green olives complement this quick focaccia recipe for an easy pizza-like bread. With very few ingredients, it's still packed with flavor. Serve the focaccia as an appetizer or alongside pasta, soup or salad for a mouthwatering meal.-Ivy J Laffoon, Ceres, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- On an ungreased baking sheet, pat dough into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Build up edges slightly. Top with olives, cheeses and Italian seasoning; press gently into dough. Drizzle with oil. , Bake at 350° until cheese is melted and golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EASIEST FOCACCIA RECIPE
Extremely easy, fast and cheap. Great for sandwiches and snacks. You may use more or less olive oil or salt if you wish.
Provided by MORTICIA_ADDAMS
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with flour; stir well to combine. Stir in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour is absorbed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute.
- 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 until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly. Pat or roll the dough into a sheet and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake focaccia in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on desired crispness. If you like it moist and fluffy, then you'll have to wait just about 10 minutes. If you like it crunchier and darker in the outside, you may have to wait 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
QUICK FOCACCIA RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and turn on the oven light. Grease a 9-x 13-inch baking pan with 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread the olive oil to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, water, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix on low speed until a dough begins to form, about 2 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- With the mixer on medium speed, knead the dough, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with an oiled spatula, until the mixture is well combined and no more flour is visible, about 4 minutes. The dough will be very sticky and may not form a ball.
- Scrape the dough into the prepared baking pan, pressing lightly and stretching to fit. Place the pan in the oven for 1 hour to proof.
- Remove the pan, then heat the oven to 425 F.
- While the oven is heating, drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil all over the dough. The dough will be puffy, so handle it gently to avoid deflating it. Using your fingertips, lightly dimple the dough all over, then sprinkle with the flaky sea salt and pepper, if using.
- Bake the focaccia until golden brown, 21 to 24 minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 399 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FOCACCIA
Make a simple, homemade version of this classic Italian bread. Serve our rosemary focaccia alongside pasta dishes or enjoy with green salads
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Side dish
Time 45m
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Tip the flour into a large mixing bowl. Mix the yeast into one side of the flour, and the fine salt into the other side. Then mix everything together, this initial seperation prevents the salt from killing the yeast.
- Make a well in the middle of the flour and add 2 tbsp oil and 350-400ml lukewarm water, adding it gradually until you have a slightly sticky dough (you may not need all the water). Sprinkle the work surface with flour and tip the dough onto it, scraping around the sides of the bowl. Knead for 5-10 mins until your dough is soft and less sticky. Put the dough into a clean bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 1 hr until doubled in size.
- Oil a rectangle, shallow tin (25 x 35cm). Tip the dough onto the work surface, then stretch it to fill the tin. Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for another 35-45 mins.
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Press your fingers into the dough to make dimples. Mix together 1½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp water and the flaky salt and drizzle over the bread. Push sprigs of rosemary into the dimples in the dough.
- Bake for 20 mins until golden. Whilst the bread is still hot, drizzle over 1-2 tbsp olive oil. Cut into squares and serve warm or cold with extra olive oil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
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.
HOMEMADE FOCACCIA BREAD
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bread will be. Look for fresh yeast, bread flour, and high-quality olive oil.
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot: Hot water will kill the yeast and prevent the bread from rising properly.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic: This will help to develop the gluten in the flour and make the bread chewy.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size: This will give the yeast time to produce carbon dioxide and make the bread light and airy.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven: This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from tearing.
Conclusion:
Focaccia bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. With a little practice, you can make focaccia bread that is perfect for any occasion.
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