Herb Focaccia Bread

5 from 2 votes

This Herb Focaccia Bread recipe is beyond delicious and simple to make! Better than the bakery, this bread is hearty and easy to make. Great with soups, stews, or chili - vegan, egg free, dairy free.

Prep Time1

Cook Time25

Total Time1 25

Course: Appetizer, Bread

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: pieces

Calories: 244kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $1

Ingredients

2 cups warm water
2.5 teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour I used all purpose
1.5 teaspoons Sea Salt plus extra for sprinkling
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning any blend that has rosemary, thyme, oregano, and garlic
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a bowl, mix the warm water, active yeast, and sugar and allow the mixture to dissolve for about 10 minutes until the yeast starts to foam.
In a separate bowl, add the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and chopped parsley. Stir well with a wooden spoon to combine.
Add the water and yeast to the flour little by little, stirring every 1/2 cup or so. Dough should be wet and shaggy when all ingredients are mixed together.
Knead dough with your hands for about 5 minutes until it forms a ball. Drizzle the olive oil over the dough to coat, and place the dough back into the mixing bowl.
Cover bowl for about 2 hours, allowing the dough to rise in a warm space.
Preheat oven to 440 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover a sheetpan with parchment paper. Once the dough has risen, tip it onto the sheet pan. Gently knead it out so it fills the sheet pan. Allow to sit for about 15 minutes. Use your fingers to poke holes in the dough, go all the way to the sheet pan.
Bake focaccia for 20-25 minutes until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle extra Italian herbs, course sea salt, and parsley on top before serving.

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