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Homemade Focaccia Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Sabrina G PHOTO BY: LINDA MCLEAN

"This focaccia bread is really yummy, and will taste great right out of the oven."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well. Heat water and vegetable oil until warm, and add to yeast mixture along with the egg. Blend with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened. Beat for 2 additional minutes. Stir in 1 3/4 cup flour while beating, until dough pulls away from side of bowl.
  2. Knead in 3/4 cup flour on floured surface. Cover dough with a bowl, and let sit for 5 minutes. Place dough on a greased baking sheet. Roll out to 12 inch circle. Cover with greased plastic wrap and a cloth towel. Place in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  3. Uncover dough, and poke holes in it with a spoon handle at 1 inch intervals. Drizzle olive oil on dough, and sprinkle with crushed rosemary.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 17 to 27 minutes, until just golden. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by Lisa Ramos
I have made a lowfat version of this bread, and we love it. I use only 1 tablespoon of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2003 by TIKKLER
This focaccia is great. We liked it even better after I sprinkled a bit of coarse sea salt on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by BENTLA
The bread has a nice taste, however, it doesn't seem to have the true focaccia consistency. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by CARRIE27
Since I didn't have any dried rosemary, I just used some fresh sprigs from my garden and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by JANMAR1
This was my first attempt at making Focaccia and it turned out very well. I didn't proof the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by veggigoddess
Very good, although it doesn't tatse like any foccacia bread i've had, but it was unique. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by Steph Fisher
I loved this recipe and made about 6 loaves for a get2gether recently. It was so easy because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by MRS. MCAL
This is a simple, delicious bread that is loved my kids as well as adults. I sometimes make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by GINGER68
This bread was quick and easy to make. I served it a dinner party and everyone gave it rave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by KAYLEN
This is the easiest Foccacia I've made and still has all the great flavor. Love it! I make... MORE