FocacciaTotal Recipe Yield: One large focaccia
Portion Size: 15 inch by 10 inch pan of focaccia
Vegan: If desired
LO Vegetarian: If desired
Contains Pork: No
Contains Alcohol: No

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Rosemary
  • Whatever you want to top with

Directions

  • Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand around 5 minutes until it looks bubbly.
  • Add 3 1/2 cups of flour, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and salt to the mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead for about 5 minutes, until the dough is soft and elastic. Add remaining flour as necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Shape dough into a ball and place in a bowl lightly greased with olive oil. Turn the dough over so that the top is greased.
  • Cover with a towel and allow to rise for around an hour. It should be doubled in bulk.
  • Brush 15 inch by 10 inch jelly roll pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Punch down dough and place onto lightly floured surface.
  • Roll dough to approximate size of pan and transfer to pan, gently pressing the dough to its edges.
  • Poke the surface of the dough with the end of a wooden spoon (an index finger knuckle works, too), making indents every 1 to 2 inches.
  • Brush dough with remaining olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary.
  • If desired, add parmesan, or olives, tomatoes, peppers (the possibilities are endless).
  • Cover with towel and let rise for another half hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the dough is golden brown.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy! It tastes best served warm.

Why did you choose to submit this recipe?
"This recipe is versatile and easy to make with few to many ingredients. If slightly altered it’s dough can be used for pizza, stromboli and beignets." - Elizabeth Devecchi