Description
Rustic summer focaccia bread celebrates Mediterranean flavors with herbed olive oil dough and seasonal vegetable toppings. Fresh ingredients create a delightful canvas you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) warm water
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) olive oil
- 1 ¼ tsps instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsps dried basil
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt (Maldon salt)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Pour warm water and stir until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours to develop complex flavors and texture.
- Shaping and Initial Rise: Gently shape chilled dough into a ball. Thoroughly oil an 8-inch cake pan and place dough centrally. Cover and allow to rise in a warm location for 2 hours, expanding to fill the pan’s surface.
- Flavor Infusion: Preheat oven to 450°F. Drizzle additional olive oil over the expanded dough. Use fingertips to create signature focaccia dimples, pressing deliberately across the surface. Evenly sprinkle oregano, basil, and sea salt over the textured landscape.
- Baking Process: Slide pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes. Watch for a transformation to a golden-brown crust with crisp edges, signaling perfect doneness. Remove from oven and let cool briefly before serving.
Notes
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate dough for 8-24 hours to develop complex, rich taste and improve bread’s texture.
- Warm Rising Spot: Choose a draft-free, warm location around 75-80°F for optimal dough expansion and soft, airy result.
- Oil is Key: Use generous olive oil in pan and on dough surface to achieve crispy, golden exterior and prevent sticking.
- Fingertip Technique: Press fingertips firmly and consistently to create signature focaccia dimples, ensuring even baking and attractive appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg