Grandma Maria’s Focaccia: The Best Comfort Food Recipe Ever
A delicious and comforting focaccia bread recipe passed down through generations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the dough onto a baking sheet, dimple with fingers, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with rosemary and salt, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or olives to the dough.
- Serve warm with dipping oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Focaccia, Comfort Food, Bread Recipe