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Rosemary Focaccia Bread ~ The Perfect Crunch!

Servings 16 to 20 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 C warm water 107 degrees F.
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast
  • 5 C all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 C olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • kosher salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Place the water, sugar and yeast into the bowl of a stand mixer and combine well. Allow to sit for five minutes.
  • Add half of the flour, 1 tbsp kosher salt and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Mix on low until everything is combined. Add the rest of the flour and mix on medium speed for six minutes.
  • Remove the dough with a well floured spatula and place on a well floured surface. Knead until the dough is soft and pliable. Add flour as needed if the dough is too sticky.
  • Place the dough into a bowl coated with olive oil and turn to coat.
  • Cover and allow to rise for one hour or until doubled in size.
  • Pour 1/4 C olive oil onto a baking sheet and spread the dough out to fit. Cover the dough with the other 1/4 C olive oil and poke holes through the surface with your fingers, all over. Sprinkle the top with the rosemary and kosher salt to taste.
  • Cover with plastic and allow to rise for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place the dough in the oven, on the middle rack and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com