Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe

This easy focaccia bread recipe is great for anyone who wants to bake bread at home without stress. The bread is soft inside and slightly crispy on top. It is made with simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil. You do not need special tools or skills to make this bread.

Focaccia is baked in a pan, so you do not have to shape it like other breads. The small holes pressed on top help the bread stay soft and full of flavor. You can make this bread on the same day and enjoy it fresh and warm.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1¾ cups warm water (not hot)
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Flaky sea salt, for topping
• Fresh rosemary (optional)

What Is Focaccia Bread?

Focaccia is a classic Italian flatbread known for its airy texture and signature dimples on top. It’s baked in a pan, generously coated with olive oil, and often topped with salt and herbs. Unlike regular bread, focaccia dough is wetter, which gives it a soft crumb and crispy crust.

Why You’ll Love This Focaccia Recipe

• No complicated kneading required
• Uses basic pantry ingredients
• Crispy outside, fluffy inside
• Can be made same-day or overnight
• Perfect for sandwiches or dipping

Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipe

Emily Hartwell

This homemade focaccia bread is soft on the inside, crispy on the edges, and full of olive oil flavor. It’s an easy Italian bread made with simple ingredients and very little effort. You can make it the same day or let the dough rest overnight for even better texture. Perfect for sandwiches, dipping, or serving with meals.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Rising Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 10 Slices

Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1¾ cups warm water not hot
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
• Flaky sea salt for topping
• Fresh rosemary optional

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
  
• Add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  
• Drizzle a little olive oil on top, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  
• Transfer dough to an oiled baking pan and gently stretch it out.
  
• Let it rise again until puffy.
• Dimple the dough with your fingers, drizzle olive oil, and add salt.
  
• Bake at 425°F (220°C) until golden and crisp.
  

Notes

Topping & Flavor Variations

• Garlic and rosemary
• Cherry tomatoes and olives
• Parmesan cheese
• Caramelized onions
• Sea salt only (classic style)

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