Garlic Herb Focaccia
A warm, pillowy garlic and herb focaccia bread that's easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups All-purpose flour Use regular flour, no need for special types.
- 1.5 cups Warm water Water should be pleasantly warm.
- 2 tablespoons Instant yeast No need for complicated types.
- 1 tablespoon Salt Sea salt is preferred.
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil Use high-quality olive oil for better taste.
- 6 cloves Garlic Adjust based on preference.
For Topping
- Chopped herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme, basil) Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Optional toppings such as sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, cheese, or chili flakes Get creative with your toppings.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and warm water, mixing until combined.
- Add olive oil, salt, and minced garlic, mixing well.
- Allow the dough to rise until it nearly doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven if necessary and prepare a baking pan by greasing it with olive oil.
- Pour the dough into the pan and spread it out.
- Use your fingers to create dimples in the surface of the dough.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with the chopped herbs and any additional toppings.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Let the dough rise long enough and ensure to be generous with olive oil. Using a metal pan will yield the crispiest bottom. Refrigerating the dough overnight enhances the flavor.