Description
Olive Focaccia is a delicious Italian bread topped with olives, known for its soft texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Once risen, punch down the dough and spread it onto a greased baking sheet.
- Press the sliced olives into the surface of the dough and sprinkle with rosemary if using.
- Let the dough rise again for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the olives in herbs before using.
- Focaccia can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with different toppings like sun-dried tomatoes or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Olive Focaccia, Italian bread, homemade focaccia