Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍞 Flour T55: 500 g | 🧂 Salt: 2 tsp |
| 🍬 Sugar: 1 tsp | 💧 Warm water: 300 ml |
| 🌿 Fresh baker’s yeast: 30 g | 🌿 Olive oil: 80 g (+ 30 g for brushing) |
| 🌱 Rosemary: a few sprigs | 🌱 Thyme: a few sprigs |
| 🌱 Savory: a few sprigs |
Utensils
| 🍞 A large bowl | 🧄 A rolling pin |
| 🥄 A wooden spoon | 🧂 A teaspoon |
| ⚖️ A kitchen scale | 🥣 A baking dish |
| 🌿 Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) | 🧊 A clean towel |
Step-by-step preparation
Total cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 15 minutes
STEP 1: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt to combine well.
STEP 2: In another container, mix the yeast with warm water to activate it for a few minutes.
STEP 3: Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl with the flour, then add the olive oil.
STEP 4: Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
STEP 5: Form a ball and let the dough rest in a warm place, covered with a towel, for 1 hour.
STEP 6: Once the dough has risen, roll it out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some thickness.
STEP 7: Make small indentations with your fingers on the surface of the dough to prevent air bubbles.
STEP 8: Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and other herbs of your choice.
STEP 9: Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven at 220°C for 15 minutes, until golden.
Making a homemade focaccia is accessible to everyone, even those who are short on time. With simple ingredients like flour, yeast, and olive oil, you can create a soft bread that will delight your guests. The key lies in the resting of the dough, allowing the flavors to develop and the texture to be irresistible.
By adding aromatic herbs like rosemary or thyme, you bring a fragrant touch to your focaccia. Feel free to experiment with your favorite ingredients to customize your recipe. Cooking at home then becomes a true pleasure, and each bite of your focaccia will remind you of the authenticity of Italian cuisine.
