Homemade Focaccia Bread

There's nothing better than a big pan of Homemade Focaccia Bread. From its warm, yeasty aroma to its crispy outer texture and its tender crumb, this recipe invites you to savor every heavenly bite! This recipe has the exact same measurements whether you are using all-purpose einkorn or modern wheat flour.

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Einkorn Focaccia Bread, Focaccia Bread Recipe, Homemade Focaccia Bread

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Total Time 2 20

Servings slices

Calories 251kcal

Cost $5

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour (600g) we use einkorn flour
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 1/4 cups warm water
6 tbsp olive oil
9 g yeast dry active or instant will both work
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger (only if using einkorn flour)

Instructions

Combine flour, maple syrup, warm water, yeast, salt, and ginger. Mix until just combined and transfer to a bowl with 3 tbsp of olive oil in the bottom. Flip to coat well and cover.
Let it rise for an hour in a warm place.
Gently pull the four corners of the dough three times (12 pulls to the center total) and place it onto a half-sheet baking tray buttered well, with 1 tbsp of olive oil in the center. Flip the dough to coat and press it out into the pan. Let it rise for another hour.
Drizzle the dough with 2 tbsp of olive oil and create dimples with your fingers, spreading the oil evenly. Any additional toppings would be added at this point also.
Bake the focaccia at 450°F for around 20 minutes, until it's golden brown.
Remove from the pan quickly once baked, and place on a cutting board or wire rack.
How to rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

Topping Your Focaccia Bread

While we like to enjoy this plain or as a sandwich base, you can mix things up with whatever toppings you can think of! The possibilities are endless, of course, but here are a few classic ideas for how to top your homemade focaccia bread!

Focaccia Pizza – Add your favorite sauce and pizza toppings just before baking your focaccia bread! You will let it rise as normal and then top it right before baking.
Rosemary and Tomatoes – Chop up some fresh rosemary and tomatoes and place them over the top of the dough after its second rise. Gently press the tomatoes into the dough, being careful not to pop too many of the bubbles! Bake as normal.
Three Cheese, Cheesy Focaccia – Mix shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, and grated Parmesan until well combined. Sprinkle the mixture over the dough before baking, and bake until the cheese is golden brown. This combo is unbelievably delicious!

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