Description
This Roasted Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Bread recipe yields a soft, fluffy Italian-style flatbread with a crispy golden crust infused with the aroma of roasted garlic and fresh rosemary. Made with simple pantry staples, it is perfect as a versatile snack, side, or base for toppings, offering a rich herbaceous flavor and moist crumb that will please any bread lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil (natural), plus extra for drizzling and pan
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
Flavorings & Toppings
- 8 garlic cloves, whole, roasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, sprigs
- Sea salt, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap whole garlic cloves in foil with a drizzle of olive oil (natural) and roast for about 30-40 minutes until soft and golden. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water with active dry yeast and apple cider vinegar (natural). Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. Stir in the all-purpose flour, olive oil (natural), and sea salt. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl. Cover it with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the Focaccia: Transfer the risen dough onto a generously oiled baking sheet. Press the dough gently with your fingers to form an even layer about 1 inch thick. Create dimples all over the surface using your fingertips to trap olive oil (natural) and toppings.
- Add Toppings and Second Rise: Press the roasted garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs evenly into the dough dimples. Drizzle olive oil (natural) over the top and sprinkle with sea salt. Let the dough rest and rise again for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help yeast activate better and get a good rise.
- Do not skip olive oil (natural), key for flavor and moist texture.
- Finger dimples are essential for focaccia’s classic look and to hold toppings.
- Experiment with longer resting times, such as an overnight rise in the fridge, for deeper flavor.
- Baking on a heated baking stone can enhance the crust crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of focaccia)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: focaccia, roasted garlic, rosemary, Italian bread, flatbread, herb bread, easy bread recipe, vegan bread, plant-based
