Authentic Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe

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WHY IT'S WORTH MAKING HOMEMADE Focaccia Bread

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water sugar yeast flour olive oil kosher salt flaky sea salt some patience and your fav toppings!

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In a bowl or measuring cup, add the warm water and sprinkle over the yeast. Stir lightly. Add the sugar and let side until bubbly for about five minutes.

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Pour into a large bowl and layer on the flour, olive oil and salt. Stir into a shaggy dough

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Pour the dough out onto a floured board. Knead for about 4-5 minutes until it comes together. SOOOO SATISFYING!

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Transfer dough to an oil lined bowl flipping over to coat the whole thing. Cover with a clean floured towel.

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While the dough rises for 2-3 hours, go watch a holiday movie or read a book! You've earned this break, my friend!

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After the dough has risen, you're going to pour A LOT of olive oil into a sheet pan...

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And pour the risen dough into the pan pushing it out to the edges. Then act like you're typing to make those focaccia dimples!

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Get some warm water

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After the second rise, add any toppings you like (tomatoes, olives, rosemary, cheese) and bake! Or leave it plain!

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Tips: Focaccia bread takes a little time and this recipe is even better the next day!

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Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe

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WHY IT'S WORTH MAKING HOMEMADE Focaccia Bread

THE SMELL

THE VERSATILITY

THE GRATIFICATION

water sugar yeast flour olive oil kosher salt flaky sea salt some patience and your fav toppings!

INGREDIENTS

WHAT YOU'LL NEED