Focaccia Bread for a Crowd: Impress Your Guests Today!
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A delicious and easy-to-make focaccia bread recipe perfect for serving a large group of guests.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, etc.)
- Coarse sea salt for topping
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add olive oil, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Once risen, punch down the dough and spread it onto a greased baking sheet.
- Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs and coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in olives or sun-dried tomatoes into the dough.
- Serve warm with a side of balsamic vinegar for dipping.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg