Garlic Focaccia Bread
Garlic focaccia bread is a delightful twist on the traditional Italian bread. It's an aromatic blend of fresh garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, creating a flavourful, yet simple-to-make delight.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Plain Flour
- 2 tsp Salt
- 7 g Dried Yeast
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 300 ml Water (warm)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Rosemary (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix the dried yeast with the warm water and let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 3
Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 4
Stir until a dough forms, then knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it proof in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/ Gas Mark 7).
- 7
Punch down the risen dough, then roll it out to fit a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough.
- 9
Mix the minced garlic and chopped rosemary with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, then drizzle this mixture evenly over the dough, making sure to get it into the dimples.
- 10
Sprinkle the top with sea salt flakes.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the focaccia is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 12
Drizzle with extra olive oil while still warm.
- 13
Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.