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Homemade Focaccia, a Soft and Fragrant Italian Specialty
Learn how to make soft and fragrant focaccia, perfect for accompanying meals or enjoying as an appetizer. With its dough generously drizzled with olive oil and its airy texture, this easy recipe highlights the simplicity of quality Italian ingredients. Customize it with herbs, olives, or cherry tomatoes for an even more flavorful result!
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Origin of this Soft Recipe
Focaccia is a culinary specialty from the Liguria region of Italy. Traditionally loved for its simple and friendly nature, it is often considered the ancestor of pizza. Making homemade focaccia brings the authenticity of a golden bread drizzled with olive oil, soft on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. Customize it according to your preferences!
Here is the detailed recipe for making this iconic focaccia with homemade dough and quality ingredients.
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Difficulty 2/5 Cost low Preparation time 20 min Resting time 1 h 30 Cooking time 20 min Vegetarian |
Portions 6 Calories 300 kcal (per portion) Utensils mixing bowl, oven, baking sheet, dish towel Season year-round |
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Dough Flour type 00 500 g Water 400 ml (at room temperature) Fresh yeast 5 g Olive oil 2 tbsp Salt 1 tsp Sugar 1 tsp |
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1 Prepare the dough. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water at room temperature. Let it rest for 5 minutes until the yeast activates (a light foamy layer should appear). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually pour in the yeast mixture and water, then add the olive oil. Mix until you get a smooth dough. Knead for 10 minutes (by hand or using a mixer). Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour 30, or until the dough doubles in size.
2 Roll out the dough. Once it has risen, gently deflate the dough. On a lightly oiled surface, roll it out to form a rectangle or circle depending on your baking sheet. Place the dough on a sheet lined with parchment paper or oiled. Use your fingers to create small indentations all over the surface.
3 Garnish and bake. Preheat your oven to 220 °C. Generously drizzle the focaccia with olive oil, sprinkle with coarse salt, and add your favorite toppings (rosemary, cherry tomatoes, olives…). Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the focaccia is golden and crispy at the edges.
4 Serve. Let it cool slightly before serving. Focaccia can be enjoyed both hot and cold, plain or with charcuterie and cheese. Enjoy your meal!
Recommended Wine Pairing
Pair your focaccia with a dry white wine such as Vermentino or Prosecco to enhance the aromas of olive oil and herbs.
