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Herb and Garlic Focaccia Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A soft and fluffy Italian-style focaccia bread infused with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs, perfect as a side dish or sandwich bread. This herb and garlic focaccia offers a fragrant, savory flavor with a crispy golden crust and a tender interior, making it an excellent accompaniment to any meal or a delightful base for sandwiches.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for topping

Flavorings & Toppings

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • Flaky salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt until evenly distributed.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm water and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the dry mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms that holds together.
  3. Knead Dough: Lightly knead the dough on a floured surface or continue mixing in the bowl until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Preheat Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Shape Dough: Grease a baking pan generously with olive oil. Press the risen dough evenly into the pan, stretching it to cover the surface.
  7. Create Dimples: Using your fingers, gently press dimples all over the surface of the dough to create its characteristic texture.
  8. Add Toppings: Drizzle additional olive oil over the dough surface. Sprinkle the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and flaky salt evenly over the top.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown on top and cooked through.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the focaccia from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, allow the dough to rise overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Focaccia is best served warm or at room temperature.
  • You can customize the herbs based on availability, such as substituting thyme and rosemary with oregano or basil.
  • Use flaky sea salt for a nice crunch and enhanced flavor on top.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/herb-and-garlic-focaccia-recipe/