Focaccia Recipe

This Focaccia Recipe gives you a soft, airy, golden-brown bread with crisp edges and rich olive-oil flavor. Whether you’re new to making homemade bread or simply want a dependable, delicious focaccia, this recipe delivers amazing texture with very little effort. Using infused garlic-herb olive oil makes every bite fragrant, flavorful, and perfect for dipping, snacking, or pairing with soups and salads. Find more healthy and tasty Focaccia Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup lukewarm water (110°F–115°F)
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
¼ teaspoon sugar, honey, or maple syrup
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Directions

In a skillet, warm olive oil with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and pepper over low heat for 5–10 minutes until aromatic. Do not brown the garlic. Let cool.
Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Stir and let rest for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup flour and ¼ cup infused oil to the yeast mixture. Stir lightly and rest for 5 minutes.
Mix in remaining flour and salt, then knead 10–15 times until smooth.
Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled.
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Oil a 9×13-inch baking sheet with 2 tablespoons infused oil.
Spread dough into the pan using your hands. Dimple the surface with your fingertips.
Drizzle remaining infused oil on top. Let rise for 20–30 minutes.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 16 small slices