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Easy Focaccia Bread

This Easy Oven-Baked Focaccia is soft, chewy, and golden with a crispy olive oil crust, finished with flaky salt and fresh rosemary.  It’s the perfect beginner-friendly bread to serve with pasta, soups, or cozy family dinners. No stand mixer or fancy tools required—but if you have one, it makes the process even easier!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rising time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • electric or stand mixer
  • glass mixing bowl
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 4 tbsp olive oil divided
  • Flaky sea salt for topping
  • Fresh rosemary optional

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
  • Add warm water and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky. (Alternatively, stir with a spatula and knead by hand for 2–3 minutes on a floured surface.)
  • Grease the mixing bowl lightly, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. Make Ahead Tip: At this stage, you can cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the dough overnight (8–24 hours). The next day, let it sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes before proceeding to Step 4.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously grease a quarter sheet pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the dough onto the pan and gently stretch it to the edges.
  • Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for 15–20 minutes, until slightly puffy.
  • Uncover the dough. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the top and use your fingers to dimple the dough all over.
  • Let the dough rise a final time, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with flaky salt and rosemary, if using.
  • Bake for 22–25 minutes or until deep golden brown and crisp on the edges. For even deeper color, bake an additional 2–3 minutes if needed.
  • Let cool slightly, then slice into squares and serve warm.

Notes

Make sure your water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
Instant yeast allows you to skip proofing and keeps things fast and simple.
A stand mixer saves time and effort, but hand-kneading works just fine too!
Use all 4 tablespoons of olive oil: 1 in the dough, 2 in the pan, and 1 on top before baking.
Focaccia is best enjoyed the day it’s made, but leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven for a crisp finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg