Focaccia

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Easy, homemade and the best Focaccia with garlic, rosemary and oregano toppings. This focaccia bread recipe is soft, fluffy and great as an appetizer for Italian dishes.

Focaccia.
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Focaccia Bread

What is Focaccia?

Focaccia is a classic Italian flatbread renowned for its soft, fluffy texture and rich flavor, thanks to generous amounts of olive oil used both in the dough and on top.

Originating from Genoa, Italy, it has gained global popularity as one of the quintessential Italian breads.

This versatile bread can be enjoyed at any hour: accompany it with your morning coffee for a comforting breakfast, serve it alongside a meal for a delightful complement to dishes, or indulge in it as a satisfying snack or appetizer throughout the day.

Its simplicity and ability to be customized with various toppings like herbs, tomatoes, olives, or even cheese make it a beloved choice across cultures and culinary preferences. Focaccia’s appeal lies not only in its delicious taste but also in its ability to evoke a sense of homemade comfort and culinary tradition wherever it is enjoyed.


Focaccia Recipe

Focaccia bread on a serving platter.

This authentic Italian Focaccia recipe is incredibly simple to make. It’s completely homemade, hassle-free, and can be ready in under 2 hours. You don’t need any special skills or equipment—just a few basic ingredients and some time to let the dough rise.

Once baked, it fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread, just like puff bread. Enjoy it warm from the oven, topped with olive oil, sea salt, and your favorite herbs like rosemary or thyme.

Its soft, airy texture and flavorful crust make it a perfect side dish for any meal or a delicious snack on its own. I love gathering my loved ones around the table to enjoy this homemade treat that brings the authentic taste of Italy right to us, reminiscent of our times in Italy!


Focaccia Ingredients

Focaccia recipe made of all purpose flour, instant yeast and focaccia toppings of garlic and rosemary.

The recipe calls for five (5) basic ingredients:

  • Olive oil
  • All-purpose flour
  • Instant yeast
  • Warm water
  • Salt

Focaccia Toppings

You can add a variety of toppings. Here are some of the popular ingredients to top off the bread:

  • Garlic
  • Herbs such as rosemary, oregano, sage or Italian basil.
  • Olives can be added to the dough.
  • Sliced onion can be used as a Focaccia topping.
  • Vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, artichoke and mushrooms can also be added as the toppings.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.


How To Make Focaccia

Focaccia with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

To make focaccia pizza, first you mix all the ingredients above to form a sticky dough. You can do it without mixer and by hand.

Transfer the dough into a baking pan and let it rise at room temperature for 60 minutes.

Gently poke the dough all over with your index finger and add the toppings.

For the toppings, I used sea salt flakes, garlic, fresh rosemary and oregano, yielding the best homemade Focaccia bread.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is it vegan?

This is a healthy vegan recipe as it calls for olive oil instead of butter.
Also, no diary products are present in the recipe.

What are the most popular toppings for focaccia?

Rosemary and garlic are two of the most popular toppings.
You can use either rosemary, garlic or combine the both.

How many calories per serving?

The bread is only 377 calories per serving.

Focaccia bread recipe with toppings of rosemary, oregano and sea salt flakes.

What To Serve With Focaccia

This bread is best served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s a fabulous side dish or appetizer for dinner.

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4.55 from 484 votes

Focaccia

Easy, homemade and the best Focaccia with garlic, rosemary and oregano toppings. This Focaccia bread recipe is soft, fluffy and great as an appetizer.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 People
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Ingredients  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, to drizzle onto the pan

Dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast or active dry yeast

Toppings:

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes or kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoons chopped rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped oregano

Instructions 

  • Drizzle about 2 tablespoons olive oil into a 9" x 13" (22cm x 33cm) pan.
  • Combine all of the Dough ingredients, and beat at high speed with an electric mixer for 60 seconds.
  • Scoop the sticky batter into the prepared pan, cover the pan, and let it rise at room temperature for 60 minutes.
  • While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Gently poke the dough all over with your index finger.
    Focaccia in a baking tray.
  • Drizzle it lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt, minced garlic, rosemary and oregano.
    Add Focaccia toppings to Focaccia bread dough.
  • Bake the bread until it’s golden brown, 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven, wait 5 minutes, then turn it out of the pan onto a rack and cut into pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature.
    Focaccia on a board.

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Notes

Adapted from King Arthur Flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 377kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 896mg, Fiber: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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211 Comments

  1. erin says:

    my dough is kind of dry not sticky

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      It should be sticky. If it’s dry, it means some measurements were off.

  2. Janet says:

    I almost burned up my mixer mixing this. How do do it by hand ?? But it was the best

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Janet, sorry to hear that. I guess just mix by hands and not using the mixer.

  3. Stephanie says:

    Could I use glutin free flour like cup4cup?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I am not sure without trying.

  4. Andrew Silverman says:

    can it be mixed by hand?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yes.

  5. Jennifer B. says:

    The recipe doesn’t mention rolling the dough out at any point, but your write up does. Which is correct and if it is rolled, when? Thank you!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Jennifer, it’s more like stretching out the dough on the baking tray. After mixing in stand mixer, transfer to a greased baking tray and stretch out to cover the entire tray.

      1. Jennifer B. says:

        Thank you for the clarification. I look forward to trying this recipe!

        1. Rasa Malaysia says:

          No worries, keep me posted on the results! :)

  6. Ken G says:

    5 stars
    My kid is going to love this! Thanks for posting.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks!

  7. Chris Strough says:

    How long do I let the yeast rise. Do you recommend any particular yeast brand?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      You don’t need to wait for it to rise, just mix and let is rise later. I used Fleischmann brand.

  8. Zin says:

    Can I use regular yeast instead of instant?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I think so, but you have to wait for the yeast to activate first.

  9. Chrissie Baker says:

    5 stars
    Delicious focaccia,best I`ve ever tasted and very easy to make!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks!

  10. Mary Bryant says:

    5 stars
    Sorry, now I have found your recipe. Very good and thank you

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome, I am glad you found the focaccia recipe.