Focaccia Bread

Make focaccia from scratch with this easy recipe that flavors the dough with herbs, then bakes the bread until fluffy and chewy with deliciously crispy edges.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup mozzarella
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add water and vegetable oil, then mix until dough comes together.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 3

Punch dough down and place on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Lightly oil a large bowl; place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.