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Herbed Focaccia Bread with Olive Oil

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A flavorful homemade focaccia bread infused with fresh herbs and drizzled with olive oil, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 0.25 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

Topping

  • to taste coarse sea salt (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Combine warm water and yeast; let sit 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil; mix into a sticky dough.
  • Knead dough on floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl covered for 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough, transfer to greased baking sheet, stretch into 1-inch thick rectangle, and create dimples with fingers.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle herbs and coarse sea salt, then let rise for 20 minutes. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the dough rise in a warm place and add more herbs if desired.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: herbs