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

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.

Questions

Can I make Herbed Rosemary Focaccia gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Herbed Rosemary Focaccia keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Herbed Rosemary Focaccia?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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