Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cup (340 grams) water
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) active dry yeast
- 3 cups (390 grams) bread flour
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) salt
- 2 tablespoons (9 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (15 grams) fresh chopped rosemary
- ¼ cup (15 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons (48 grams) olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon (15 grams) fresh chopped rosemary
- 1-2 tablespoons (8 grams) grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling after baking
- coarse or flaky salt, for sprinkling after baking
Instructions
- Combine warm water, olive oil, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Add flour, salt, sugar, and cheese; stir to form a wet shaggy dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 2-3 hours.
- If desired, during the first hour, stretch and fold the dough every 15 minutes for best texture. After the first hour, cover with plastic wrap for the remaining rise time.
- Gently press and knead the dough in the bowl a few times to release bubbles.
- Grease a 9 x 13 pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour the dough in and stretch it out towards the edges. Cover and let sit for 10-15 minutes; stretch again.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise while the oven preheats to 450°F.
- Drizzle the top with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and dimple the surface with your fingers. Sprinkle with rosemary and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Let cool before slicing and serve with more parmesan on top, if desired.
- Enjoy the focaccia the same day it is made, or wrap at room temperature for a few days.
Notes
Stretching the dough while it rises enhances the texture of the focaccia.
To make this recipe more variation, try adding different herbs or toppings such as olives or garlic.
For best flavor, use fresh rosemary and good quality parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.