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italian focaccia bread

Italian Focaccia Bread

Nettie
This Italian focaccia bread is the perfect balance of olive oil-infused dough, aromatic garlic and sea salt for a mouthwatering experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, our step-by-step guide will have you creating focaccia in no time. Savor the rustic flavors of this classic bread!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/3 cup lukewarm water 110-110 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 2 tsp honey you can substitute sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour or all - purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil and additional for drizzling
  • 2 tsp flaky sea salt or course salt and additional for topping
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chives or 2 tsp dried chives and additional for topping
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, add the lukewarm water, yeast and honey. Let sit for a few minutes until yeast is completely dissolved.
  • Add the flour, 1/4 cup olive oil, chives, garlic and salt and turn mixer on low until flour is fully incorporated. Increase speed to medium and knead the dough for 8 minutes, until the dough comes together and is smooth and elastic and wrapped around dough hook.
  • Remove dough to a lightly greased large bowl, drizzle with about 1 Tbsp olive oil and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise for about 1 1/2 hours or until it doubled in size.
  • Drizzle about 2 Tbsp of olive oil in bottom of a 15-inch pizza stone or 9 x 13 quarter sheet pan or baking dish. Place dough on pan of choice and pat the dough down to fit the pan to the edges, trying to maintain an even thickness. Cover with a towel and let rise an additional 30 minutes.
  • Lightly oil your hands and with your fingers poke dimples until you can feel the bottom of the pan-but don't rip the dough. Make dimples all over the bread. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes in a preheated 450 ℉ oven on the lower rack.
  • Remove from oven and top with freshly grated parmesan and fresh chives.
    Slice into wedges or squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.4mg
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