Best 2 Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipes

**Homemade Focaccia Bread: A Delightful Culinary Journey**

Focaccia, a delectable Italian flatbread, captivates taste buds with its crispy crust, airy interior, and flavorful toppings. This culinary masterpiece originates from the Liguria region of Italy, where it has been enjoyed for centuries. Our comprehensive guide takes you on a delightful journey through the world of focaccia, offering a collection of recipes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. From the classic focaccia Genovese to creative variations like rosemary and sea salt focaccia, our recipes guarantee a tantalizing experience. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets of crafting this delectable bread in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE FOCACCIA BREAD

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This focaccia bread is really yummy, and will taste great right out of the oven.

Provided by Sabrina G

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well. Heat water and vegetable oil until warm, and add to yeast mixture along with the egg. Blend with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened. Beat for 2 additional minutes. Stir in 1 3/4 cup flour while beating, until dough pulls away from side of bowl.
Knead in 3/4 cup flour on floured surface. Cover dough with a bowl, and let sit for 5 minutes. Place dough on a greased baking sheet. Roll out to 12 inch circle. Cover with greased plastic wrap and a cloth towel. Place in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Uncover dough, and poke holes in it with a spoon handle at 1 inch intervals. Drizzle olive oil on dough, and sprinkle with crushed rosemary.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 17 to 27 minutes, until just golden. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FOCACCIA FLAT BREAD HOMEMADE (BREAD MACHINE)

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My version of Italian flatbread, brushed with olive oil and flavored with grated Parmesan cheese, galic salt bread heavenly. Cut it into squares and top with Prosciutto Panino rolled in Mozzarella cheese and toasted under the broiler for 5 min.... oh my, this is dangerously good! It is so easy to make. Can't wait to have this with a bowl of soup or top with Pizza topping, or to just dip in garlic olive oil. This comes from a bread machine cookbook with instructions to layer ingredients liquid first. Yummers! :) Family Favorite! (Cooking time does not include dough cycle or rising)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 17m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 3 tbsp. water, 90-100 'F
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons dry milk
3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons bread, machine or 1 1/2 teaspoons fast rise yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons italian seasoning (grinder)
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt (to taste)

Steps:

BREAD DOUGH CYCLE:.
Add lukewarm water to pan.
Add bread flour, dry milk, sugar and salt to pan. Tap pan to settle dry ingredients, then level ingredients, pushing some of the mixture into corners. Place butter into corners of pan.
Make a well in center of dry ingredients; add yeast, lock pan into bread maker.
Program for DOUGH. Start bread maker. When done, remove pan from bread maker. Place dough onto floured surface. Let rest 15 minutes.
Knead dough about 1 minute. Roll dough into a rectangle to fit a jelly roll pan or large cookie sheet, about 15x10 inches. Place on greased pan and press dough evenly into pan forming an edge. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place for 20-30 minutes until slightly risen. With handle/end of wooden spoon, make indentations in dough at every inch. Brush dough with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Italian Seasoning (Grinder) and garlic salt.
Bake in preheated 400' F oven for 12 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool slightly and cut into squares for serving. Can be served warm or cooled.
Sit back and enjoy the raves ;).

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your focaccia bread. Use a good quality olive oil, fresh herbs, and flavorful cheese.
Be patient with the dough: Focaccia dough needs time to rise and develop flavor. Don't rush the process, or your bread will be dense and chewy.
Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together, then stop.
Bake the focaccia bread in a hot oven: A hot oven will create a crispy crust and a soft interior.
Be generous with the olive oil: Focaccia bread is traditionally made with a lot of olive oil. Don't be afraid to use a generous amount, as it will help to create a flavorful and moist bread.
Experiment with different toppings: Focaccia bread is a versatile bread that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Try using different herbs, cheeses, vegetables, or meats to create your own unique focaccia bread recipe.

Conclusion:

Focaccia bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings. With a little practice, you can make focaccia bread that is as good as anything you can buy from a bakery. So what are you waiting for? Give this focaccia bread recipe a try today!