Best 6 Focaccia With Mixed Herbs Recipes

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**Focaccia with Mixed Herbs: A Journey Through Culinary Delight**

Focaccia, a delectable Italian flatbread, holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts and home bakers worldwide. With its golden-brown crust, airy texture, and vibrant flavors, focaccia is a versatile bread that can elevate any meal. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the world of focaccia, exploring a collection of recipes that showcase the diverse possibilities of this beloved bread. From classic focaccia with aromatic herbs to innovative variations featuring unique ingredients, our comprehensive guide will inspire you to create your own focaccia masterpieces.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FOCACCIA WITH FRESH HERBS



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This is one of my adopted recipes. It's actually very good and makes a nicely textured focaccia - you can vary the toppings - it's a great bread you can be creative with....I highly recommend using a heavy cast iron skillet that has been lightly oiled. It makes an excellent crust!

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup water (105-110 F)
2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon table salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Divided)
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil,Rosemary,oregano or marjoram)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle yeast and sugar into 1/2 cup of the water - do not stir.
  • Let stand 10 minutes or until the surface becomes bubbly.
  • In large bowl, combine flour and table salt.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Stir with wooden spoon or electric mixer, and slowly add remaining 1/4 cup water - dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes, adding small spoonfuls of flour if necessary.
  • If you are using a stand mixer, you may continue using the dough hook setting rather than turning out on the board as mentioned in step 6.
  • When dough is smooth and elastic, place in bowl and cover with plastic wrap or damp cloth.
  • Let rise in a warm place- about 80-85 degrees - until doubled in bulk, for 1 hour.
  • Turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently several times.
  • Flatten into 10-inch circle. Place on an oiled baking stone, pizza pan or heavy cookie sheet (I use a large cast iron skillet). Press indentations into the surface of the dough with fingers to make "dimples." Loosely cover and let rise about 15 minutes, or until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a blender or mortar and pestle, combine remaining 3 Tbsp olive oil and herbs until leaves are broken up and oil is fragrant.
  • Pour over dough. Rub gently into surface. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
  • Bake 15 minutes, reduce heat to 400°F.
  • Bake 5 minutes more, or until golden brown.
  • Let cool and cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 292.5, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.5

DELICIOUSLY EASY GARLIC HERB FOCACCIA



Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia image

Make focaccia in an hour. Or a little longer if your bread machine doesn't have a pizza cycle. Also great as a pizza dough! I personally use 2 cups unbleached bread flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour. As with most recipes I have created - they are a base on which to build.

Provided by Amy Beth McMaster

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Flat Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup very warm water
3 tablespoons very warm water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
6 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon herbes de Provence, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bread flour, white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and active dry yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine. Select pizza cycle; press Start.
  • Combine crushed garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside to let it steep, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion powder, and herbes de Provence in another small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Deflate dough and turn out into the baking sheet. Stretch dough gently out to 1/2-inch thickness, using your fingers to make dimples that will hold the toppings.
  • Pour garlic and oil mixture onto dough and spread it evenly over the dough and edges with your hands. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle dough with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer from the baking sheet to a rack. Let cool, 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 310.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

MULTI-GRAIN FOCACCIA WITH HERBS AND GARLIC



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The word "focaccia" comes from the Latin word for "hearth" -- it was traditionally baked in the ashes of the fireplace. This particular focaccia is a savory whole-grain version and a perfectly indulgent way to get more grains into your diet.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 14h55m

Yield 2 loaves, about 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup whole wheat flour (4 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup steel-cut oats, sometimes called Irish or Scotch oats (3 1/4 ounces)
3/4 cup water
Pinch active dry yeast
2 1//4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional as needed (9 7/8 ounces)
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (3 1/2 ounce)
1/2 cup oat flour (1 3/4 ounce)
1/4 cup flaxseed meal (1 ounce)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1/4 ounce package)
2 teaspoons fine salt (3/4 ounce)
1 3/4 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Cooking spray
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon medium-coarse sea salt
3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved into large pieces

Steps:

  • To make the poolish: Whisk the whole wheat flour, steel-cut oats, water and yeast in medium bowl. Cover with plastic and set aside at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight.
  • To make the dough: Whisk the all-purpose, whole wheat, and oat flour, flaxseed, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the poolish, water, and olive oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour with a wooden spoon to make a very sticky loose dough. Cover with a kitchen towel and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out of the bowl onto a well-floured work surface or prep mat. Coat your hands with flour and press dough into a 12 by 8-inch rectangle (long side towards you). Using a bench scraper, fold the dough as you would a business letter. (The dough is very wet and this may seem odd, but just move quickly with the scraper and fold 1 end of the dough over the other. Make sure you brush any raw flour from the surface of the dough before you fold over the second end). Spray with cooking spray and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Fold the dough again like a letter, and rest for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Divide the olive oil among 2 pans and swirl to coat the pan. Divide dough in half and transfer a piece to each pan, turn dough over to coat both sides with oil, then press dough evenly into the pans. Scatter the garlic, thyme, and rosemary over the top and press the toppings into the dough with your fingers. Sprinkle with sea salt and scatter the cheese on top. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Slip focaccia from the pans and cool on a rack.

FOCACCIA



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Focaccia is one of my favorite bread recipes. It's one of the least labor-intensive since there isn't any kneading. The dough is very wet, which is perfect for a tender, yet chewy, bread with a very distinct salt bite. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2-cup warm water and honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add flour, 1/4 cup oil, salt and remaining 3/4-cup water; mixing until smooth (dough will be wet). Scrape the sides of the bowl clean; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Gently scrape dough directly into pan. With oiled hands, gently spread dough. If dough springs back, wait 10 minutes and stretch again. Make indentations in the dough with your fingers. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; let rise until doubled in size, 30-40 minutes. , If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HERBED FLATBREAD (FOCACCIA) 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY



Herbed Flatbread (Focaccia) 4 Ways Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: warm water, active dry yeast, olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, fresh rosemary, mixed tomato, fresh rosemary, caramelized onion, garlic, mixed olive, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups warm water
1 pack active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon fresh rosemary
8 oz mixed tomato, to taste
fresh rosemary, to taste
⅔ cup caramelized onion, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mixed olive, to taste
parmesan cheese, to taste
mozzarella cheese, to taste
4 oz gorgonzola cheese, to taste

Steps:

  • Stir yeast packet into water and allow yeast to bloom. (A light foam should appear on top of the water after about 5 minutes. This means the yeast is alive and active.)
  • Add olive oil to water and mix.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and herbs together.
  • Once incorporated, create a small well in the middle and pour in the water/yeast/oil mixture.
  • Mix by hand, wetting your working hand before mixing so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers. The water and flour should come together and form a rough dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • NOTE: If the dough is too sticky, add more flour in small increments, about 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Once the dough begins to come together, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
  • Coat the bowl the dough was initially mixed in with about a tablespoon of olive oil and place the dough ball inside. Give it a few turns to coat the dough in the oil.
  • Cover and let the dough rise until it doubles in size about 1 hour.
  • While the dough rises, prepare a large baking sheet by generously coating it with olive oil.
  • Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten it out into a large rectangle.
  • Using a knife or dough scraper, cut the dough into 4 evenly sized rectangles.
  • Press the rectangles flat and arrange them with each one pressed into a corner of the baking sheet.
  • Cover and let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C) while the dough is resting.
  • Depending on the temperature of your kitchen and activeness of the yeast, the 4 rectangles should have risen to be about an 1-inch (2 ½ cm) thick.
  • Using your fingers, poke the the dough all over--creating small dimples across the surface.
  • Generously coat the tops of the dough rectangles one last time with olive oil (some oil will pool inside of the divots we made with our fingers. That's ok!) Use a basting brush to ensure all of the dough gets covered with olive oil.
  • Top the dough rectangles with your choice of toppings. (We did four different combinations, including tomatoes with fresh rosemary, caramelized onions and parmesan cheese, mixed olive with gorgonzola cheese, and 3-cheese using parmesan, mozzarella, and gorgonzola.)
  • Once finished with the toppings, liberally sprinkle the breads with a coarse salt.
  • Bake at 450˚F (230˚C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into equal pieces.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 4 grams

FOCACCIA WITH MIXED HERBS



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Make and share this Focaccia with Mixed Herbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Breads

Yield 1 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch Focaccia

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon unbleached cane sugar
1 1/4 cups water
3 1/2 cups unbleached flour or 3 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
to taste mixed herbs (oregano, basil, garlic powder, sage, marjoram and rosemary)
to taste red pepper flakes, crushed
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 cup warm water and set aside until bubbly about 10-15 minutes.
  • In a food processor, combine flour, salt, 1 T. olive oil, and yeast mixture, processing until dough pulls away from the sides to form a ball.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Place a little olive oil in a bowl, place dough in the bowl, give it a twist, turn the ball over to coat the other side, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  • Punch dough down. Transfer to a floured surface and stretch dough to fit a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch pan. Lightly grease the pan, transfer dough to the pan, and stretch as needed to fit. Using your fingertips make "dimples" across the top of the dough.
  • Brush remaining olive oil over the top of the dough, sprinkle with desired amount of each herb, a few crushed red pepper flakes, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Allow to rise uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
  • Cut as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2097, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 8.2, Sodium 1185.1, Carbohydrate 337.8, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 48.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor.
  • Make sure the water is lukewarm (around 110°F/45°C) to activate the yeast properly.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. This will help develop the gluten and give the focaccia a chewy texture.
  • Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will help the focaccia light and airy.
  • Press your fingers into the dough to create dimples before baking. This will help the focaccia cook evenly and give it a classic focaccia look.
  • Brush the focaccia with olive oil before baking to give it a golden brown crust.
  • Top the focaccia with your favorite herbs, vegetables, or cheese before baking. This will add flavor and variety to the focaccia.
  • Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

Focaccia is a versatile and delicious bread that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. With a little practice, you can easily make focaccia at home that is just as good as what you would find at a bakery. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread, give focaccia a try. You won't be disappointed!

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