Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipe
 
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I don't bake very often, but this Focaccia Bread Recipe just might change that current fact. Spongy, crispy, savory, all the things you crave.
Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 1¾ Warm Water
  • 1 package Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup
  • 5 cups Bread Flour
  • 2 tbsp. Course Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Chopped Rosemary
  • 1 tbsp. Chopped Thyme
Instructions
  1. Whisk together the warm water, yeast, and maple syrup in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Add the flour, 1 tablespoon of course sea salt, ½ cup olive oil, and the yeast mixture to a stand alone mixer (KitchenAid) fitted with a dough hook. Mix on a low speed until a dough forms, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides, if needed.
  3. Lightly coat a large mixing bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough and cover with plastic wrap. Set the bowl in a warm place for 1 hour. The dough should double in size.
  4. Drizzle a sheet pan with ¼ cup olive oil. Transfer the dough and cover with plastic wrap. Set it back in the warm place for another hour. It should double in size again.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425F. Using your fingers, press the dough out to evenly fit the sheet pan. Pop any large bubbles and create holes through the dough with your fingertips.
  6. Sprinkle with freshly chopped rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon of course sea salt, and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into portions and serve.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/homemade-focaccia-bread-recipe/