Focaccia Bread
Simple Herb
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Homemade Focaccia
Focaccia is soft bread with
a beautiful, light crust.
Make it when you want an easy bread that feels fancy!
Easy Herbed Focaccia
This focaccia bread recipe features fresh thyme and olive oil.
Keep it easy or add more toppings. Ideas ahead →
All-purpose flour
Lukewarm water
Agave or maple syrup
Active dry yeast
Olive oil
Salt
Cornmeal
Fresh herb(s)
Ingredients
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1. Activate Yeast
2. Make Dough
3. Shape Bread
4. Bake and Serve
How to Make It
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Activate Yeast
Step 1:
Combine lukewarm water and agave (or maple) syrup in a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle yeast, stir and let activate (5-10 minutes).
Make Dough
Step 2:
When foamy, add salt, olive oil and flour.
Stir until the dough starts to form.
Make Dough
Step 2:
Remove your dough from the bowl and knead.
Oil bowl, return dough ball and cover with a towel.
Shape Bread
Step 3:
Cover a lined baking tray with cornmeal (optional).
Place dough onto your tray and shape into a rectangle that's 1" to 1 ½" thick.
Shape Bread
Step 3:
Lightly dimple the dough surface with your fingers.
Cover with a towel and let double in size.
Bake and Serve
Step 4:
Top with olive oil, sea salt and fresh thyme.
Bake until golden brown, then remove and slice.
Take your focaccia to a higher level with:
Roasted garlic
Caramelized onions
Sundried tomatoes
Nuts and seeds
Extra Topping Ideas
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Cool to room temperature & keep in an airtight container.
Countertop
: 2 days
Refrigerator
: 1 week
Freezer
: 3 months
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Focaccia Bread
Simple Herb
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