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Authentic Italian Focaccia Bread Recipe (Crispy, Fluffy & Easy)

“Make fluffy, golden Italian focaccia bread at home! This easy, authentic recipe uses simple ingredients and bakes up crispy, airy, and full of flavor.”

Introduction:

Golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and infused with olive oil and herbs—this authentic Italian focaccia recipe is a bakery-style bread you can easily make at home. Perfect as a side, sandwich bread, or appetizer, this focaccia is a crowd-pleaser with its deliciously crisp crust and soft, airy center.

🇮🇹 What Is Focaccia?

Focaccia is a traditional Italian flatbread that’s known for its rich olive oil flavor, dimpled surface, and slightly chewy texture. It’s typically baked in a sheet pan and topped with simple ingredients like rosemary, sea salt, cherry tomatoes, or onions.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Focaccia Recipe

  • ✅ Authentic Italian flavor
  • ✅ Golden crust with a pillowy-soft interior
  • ✅ Simple ingredients, no fancy tools needed
  • ✅ Customizable with your favorite toppings
  • ✅ Perfect for beginners and pros alike

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 ¾ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

👨‍🍳 How to Make Italian Focaccia Bread

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Make the Dough

Add flour and salt to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Pour in olive oil and mix again until combined.

💡 The dough will be sticky—that’s normal!

Step 3: Let It Rise

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 4: Shape the Dough

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the pan and gently stretch it to fit. Cover and let it rise again for 30–45 minutes.

Step 5: Dimple and Top

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Using oiled fingers, press deep dimples all over the dough. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and flaky sea salt.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and lightly crispy on the edges.

🧈 Optional: Brush with more olive oil or garlic butter after baking.

🍅 Optional Topping Ideas

Ingredient Adds…
Cherry tomatoes Sweetness and color
Caramelized onion Rich, savory flavor
Sliced olives Briny Mediterranean twist
Shredded parmesan Extra umami + crisp top
Garlic + herbs Bold aromatic flavor

🧊 Storage & Reheating Tips

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
  • Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to crisp up
  • Freeze slices for up to 2 months—toast before serving

✅ Final Thoughts

This Italian focaccia recipe is everything you want in homemade bread—easy, rustic, and packed with flavor. Whether you enjoy it as a snack, appetizer, or side to your favorite pasta or soup, this focaccia is guaranteed to impress.

🇮🇹 Similar Recipes to Italian Focaccia

1. Ciabatta Bread

A classic Italian bread with a chewy crumb and airy holes.
✔ Same olive-oil–rich dough
✔ Similar texture and rustic baking style

2. Rosemary Garlic Flatbread

A simple flatbread flavored with herbs and garlic.
✔ Similar toppings and flavor profile
✔ Perfect as a side for soups and pasta

3. Fougasse (French Flatbread)

Leaf-shaped French herb bread.
✔ Similar to focaccia in texture
✔ Uses olive oil and herbs

4. Pizza Bianca (White Pizza)

A Roman-style flatbread topped with olive oil and sea salt.
✔ Almost identical to focaccia
✔ Crispy outside, soft inside

5. Herbed No-Knead Bread

Soft, flavorful bread loaded with herbs.
✔ Easy method with similar flavor
✔ Great alternative for focaccia-style dishes

Tried this recipe? Let us know your favorite focaccia toppings in the comments below!


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