Herbed Focaccia Bread 🌿🥖

This Herbed Focaccia Bread is a delightful addition to any meal, with its light, airy texture and aromatic infusion of fresh herbs. It’s perfect for dipping in olive oil, serving alongside soups, or enjoying on its own with a sprinkle of sea salt. The beauty of focaccia is its versatility; you can personalize it with your favorite herbs or toppings!

Ingredients

For the dough

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

For the herbs and topping

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Optional: Cherry tomatoes, olives, or caramelized onions for added flavor

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt.

🍞 Using instant yeast eliminates the need for proofing, making the process quicker and easier!

Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough in the bowl for about 5–7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 4–5 minutes.
Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a greased baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet. Press the dough out gently with your fingers, creating dimples across the top.
In a small bowl, mix together the fresh herbs and garlic powder (if using). Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dough, pressing it down slightly.

🌱 Feel free to be creative! Add sliced cherry tomatoes, pitted olives, or caramelized onions on top for an extra burst of flavor.

Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
Let the focaccia cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

🍽️ For a touch of elegance, serve it alongside a small dish of balsamic vinegar mixed with olive oil for dipping!

Variations

Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend; be sure to check that your yeast is gluten-free as well.
Herbed: Experiment with different herbs like basil, dill, or parsley for unique flavor twists.
Cheesy: Mix in some grated Parmesan or feta cheese into the dough before baking for a savory surprise.
Sweet: Top with caramelized onions and a drizzle of honey before baking for a sweet and savory treat.

This Herbed Focaccia Bread is not just a side dish; it can become the star of your meal! Enjoy with friends and family! 🌟🥖

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# Herbed Focaccia Bread 🌿🥖 This Herbed Focaccia Bread is a delightful addition to any meal, with its light, airy texture and aromatic infusion of fresh herbs. It’s perfect for dipping in olive oil, serving alongside soups, or enjoying on its own with a sprinkle of sea salt. The beauty of focaccia is its versatility; you can personalize it with your favorite herbs or toppings! ## Ingredients ### For the dough - 4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons instant yeast - 2 teaspoons salt - 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F) - 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling) ### For the herbs and topping - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped - 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced) - Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling) - Optional: Cherry tomatoes, olives, or caramelized onions for added flavor ## Instructions - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt. > 🍞 Using instant yeast eliminates the need for proofing, making the process quicker and easier! - Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms. - Knead the dough in the bowl for about 5–7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 4–5 minutes. - Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). - Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a greased baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet. Press the dough out gently with your fingers, creating dimples across the top. - In a small bowl, mix together the fresh herbs and garlic powder (if using). Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dough, pressing it down slightly. > 🌱 Feel free to be creative! Add sliced cherry tomatoes, pitted olives, or caramelized onions on top for an extra burst of flavor. - Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. - Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges. - Let the focaccia cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving. > 🍽️ For a touch of elegance, serve it alongside a small dish of balsamic vinegar mixed with olive oil for dipping! ## Variations - **Gluten-free**: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend; be sure to check that your yeast is gluten-free as well. - **Herbed**: Experiment with different herbs like basil, dill, or parsley for unique flavor twists. - **Cheesy**: Mix in some grated Parmesan or feta cheese into the dough before baking for a savory surprise. - **Sweet**: Top with caramelized onions and a drizzle of honey before baking for a sweet and savory treat. This Herbed Focaccia Bread is not just a side dish; it can become the star of your meal! Enjoy with friends and family! 🌟🥖

Gallagher Kitchen