Imagine filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Italian bread, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in less time than it takes to watch your favorite sitcom. This One Hour Focaccia Bread is your ticket to becoming an instant bread-baking hero, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy masterpiece that will have your family and friends begging for more. No advanced baking skills required – just pure, delicious magic waiting to happen in your own oven!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 1 large focaccia
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt. Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in warm water (approximately 110°F) and olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough directly in the bowl for 2-3 minutes using your hands, ensuring all flour is incorporated and the dough becomes somewhat smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow gluten development.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking sheet with olive oil.
- Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently stretch it to fill the entire pan, creating dimples with your fingertips.
- Drizzle additional olive oil over the dough's surface, sprinkle chopped rosemary, and generously dust with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the top develops a light crispy texture.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Tips
- • Water Temperature Matters: Ensure your water is warm (around 110°F) to activate the yeast perfectly without killing it. • Don't Skip the Dimples: Creating those signature focaccia dimples isn't just decorative – they help trap olive oil and create crispy texture pockets. • Olive Oil is Your Friend: Be generous with olive oil for that authentic, rich Mediterranean flavor and golden-brown crust. • Let it Rest: The 15-minute resting period is crucial for gluten development and easier dough handling. • Customize Your Toppings: While rosemary is classic, feel free to experiment with olives, cherry tomatoes, or herbs like thyme and oregano. • Serve Warm: Focaccia is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, so time your baking just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 3g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
