Herbed Rosemary Focaccia

Name: Herbed Rosemary Focaccia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp instant yeast; 1/2 tsp salt; 1.5 cups warm water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Dimpled Italian flatbread topped with fresh rosemary, coarse salt and olive oil. Trending again for its fluffy crumb and crispy crust.

40 minMediumServes 8240 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSideOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp instant yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 cups warm water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp instant yeast, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Add 1.5 cups warm water and 2 tbsp 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3

Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4

Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until puffy.
5

Preheat oven to 425°F. Oil a 9x13 baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil.
6

Transfer dough to prepared sheet. Gently stretch dough to fill the pan.
7

Using your fingertips, dimple the entire surface of the dough.
8

Scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary over the top and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
9

Sprinkle generously with 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
10

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
11

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving. Best served warm.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Herbed Rosemary Focaccia at?

For Herbed Rosemary Focaccia, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 10.

Is there a substitute for yeast in Herbed Rosemary Focaccia?

The entry for Herbed Rosemary Focaccia calls for 1/2 tsp instant yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

Can I make Herbed Rosemary Focaccia gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Herbed Rosemary Focaccia is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Herbed Rosemary Focaccia?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 240 calories, with 6 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 380 mg sodium.

Which part of Herbed Rosemary Focaccia can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 4. Step 4 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until puffy." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 5 when you are ready to finish.

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