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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 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
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
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
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
This is a healthy vegan recipe as it calls for olive oil instead of butter.
Also, no diary products are present in the recipe.
Rosemary and garlic are two of the most popular toppings.
You can use either rosemary, garlic or combine the both.
The bread is only 377 calories per serving.
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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Focaccia
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.
- Drizzle it lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt, minced garlic, rosemary and oregano.
- 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.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’m not a ‘dough girl’ so I thought I’d try this recipe over one that needed kneaded ?, Glad I did as it turned out VERY yummy. I made a double batch and it looks like it will serve more than 12 (6 is a single recipe size). Thanks so much for sharing …this one is a keeper for sure!
Hi Amy, thanks for trying my foccacia. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
I made this a couple of weeks ago on a snowy Saturday. It was so great AND so easy. Thank you! Now I want to make again but can’t remember if I proofed yeast before I added remaining ingredients. Could you please advise.
Thanks sgain!
My recipe calls for instant yeast, please refer to the recipe card for instructions.
No yeast? I have baked a lot of breads and my understanding of yeast is that it requires something to “feed” it. I thought only salt would even have the potential to kill the yeast. Making this now & I did add a couple tablespoons of yeast- not enough to sweeten the dough but something to feed the yeast. I doubled this & baked it in a 15”X22” pan. Also, as I weigh my flour, I used about 8 cups, by weight (960 grams).
Yes, the recipe calls for instant yeast. It’s in the recipe card.
Sorry- my mistake, I meant “sugar” not sure why I typed yeast. The focaccia, with addition of a bit of sugar as I mentioned, turned out lovely. I split it, filled with a Ranch & shaved Parm spread, deli chicken, bacon, provolone & grilled it on our panini press. Made a great sandwich!
I made this and it is such a easy recipe will be using it often
Hi Jimmie, thanks for trying my Focaccia, please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Amazing…doubled recipe and was a huge hit.
Awesome thanks for trying my focaccia bread recipe.
Very happy with the result. Indeed hassle-free and tastes amazing ! Thanks.
Awesome thanks for trying the foccacia bread.
Can I make Dough , then refrigerate for next day ??
Thank you
I don’t recommend freezing the dough. If you make the dough, then just bake right away.
Hi Bee,
Looks delicious and will try it out, however just one question. You used a Pyrex to bake the Foccacia?
Yes it’s a Pyrex. :)
easy recipe, but how many grams of yeast ?
1 tablespoon.
Honestly, this is a ridiculously simple yet fullproof recipe for focaccia… I was very skeptical about the outcome but it turned out so perfect that I am simply going to ditch all the other more complicated recipes – why bother? Thanks, Bee, after your garlic bread this is my second successful adventure into baking!
Hi Laura, what you see is what you get with my recipes. The photos don’t lie. I am glad you tried this foccacia recipe and please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Really good recipe! Very easy, as it is not kneaded or rolled out. I followed the recipe exactly, except omitted the garlic. I’ve tried a few other focaccia recipes, but this is “THE BEST!” Thank you!
Hi Audrey, thanks for trying my focaccia bread recipe. :)