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Focaccia Bread | Simple, No-Fail Recipe

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I make this Focaccia bread often. It’s cheap and quick to make (really those are my priorities in life), and it goes great with every kind of meal—Italian, Greek, American or in can take your sandwich up to the next level. It’s ahhhhhmazing dipped in olive oil and vinegar as an easy appetizer too!

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Simple Focaccia Bread recipe—so fluffy, soft and full of flavor. Great for making sandwiches or dipping in oil. #focaccia #bread #easybread

Completely no-fail recipe

I went through a season of life when I first moved to Denver, where I made this bread every day, seriously. It goes with every meal and I even liked to just snack on it with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

If you’re intimidated by making bread, this is the perfect one to start with. It’s truly easy and hard to mess up. Plus, you can top it with whatever you want. Even just olive oil and salt is still super delicious.

Focaccia Bread Recipe - Simple no fail recipe perfect for appetizer or sandwiches.

This Focaccia Bread makes the absolute best sandwiches

My favorite thing to do with this bread, is to use it for sandwiches. It takes lunch to a whole new level. Grilled veggie, Italian meat, or just a simple turkey and cheese, no matter what you put on it, focaccia makes everything better!

When you’re making dinner plans this week, you should just make this recipe to go along with every meal. One batch of this bread will go along with pasta for dinner, and makes great sandwiches the next day and then it’s still good a few days later for dipping as an appetizer along with olives and cheese! Seriously, so simple and crazy good.

Focaccia Bread Recipe - Simple no fail recipe perfect for appetizer or sandwiches.

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Easy focaccia bread, perfect for sandwiches or dipping in olive oil. This bread goes with every meal!
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Focaccia Bread

Simple enough to make for any meal
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Rise time1 hr 20 mins
Total Time2 hrs 5 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 C warm water about 110 degrees
  • 1 package instant yeast
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 1/2 C all purpose flour
  • 1/4 C olive oil

Topping

  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, pour water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top of water and give it a quick mix. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until yeast starts to foam.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add flour, salt and olive oil. Mix dough for about 5 minutes until dough is smooth and pulls away from the side. If the dough is still sticky, add 1/4 C more flour.
  • Place dough in a large bowl coated with nonstick spray or olive oil. Cover with a damp towel and set in a warm place until doubled in size, 45-60 minutes. (If it’s a cold day, I turn my oven on to 150 degrees F, then turn off once it reaches temp and place the bowl in the oven.) 
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough into circle or rectangle until about 1/2″ thick. Cover with damp towel and allow to rise for another 20 minutes. 
  • While dough is rising, thinly slice red onion and shred the parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer dough to a large baking sheet or baking dish with sides. Using your fingers, poke deep holes all over dough. 
  • Now it’s time for toppings! Start by drizzling 1-2 Tbsp olive oil evenly on top. Evenly place sliced red onions on top. Sprinkle parmesan and salt all over.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until slightly golden.

Notes

This is such an easy and delicious focaccia bread to go with anything!
Simple Focaccia Bread recipe—so fluffy, soft and full of flavor. Great for making sandwiches or dipping in oil. #focaccia #bread #easybread

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  1. Madeline M.

    March 22, 2018 at 4:12 am

    Oh I love your tip about what to do on a cold day! That’s so smart. I love baking on cold days but you really do need to allow for it.

    The sheer amount of recipes on here since your launch is incredible. This one caught my eye because I’m trying to make homemade bread more often. So far I’ve avoided busting out the mixer – so lazy – but this one seems pretty easy regardless! Will let you know if I try it!

    Reply
    • Amy

      March 22, 2018 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Madeline! It’s super easy and really is the perfect bread to go with any meal! Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  2. Rebecca

    March 22, 2018 at 11:21 am

    I used to make focacccia bread all the time when I was in culinary school but I got out of the habit. I’ve forgotten how easy it is. I love how you make yours in a baking dish–I always just dumped mine on a sheet pan. Might have to make this for Easter!

    Reply
  3. Vidya Tiru

    March 22, 2018 at 11:23 am

    this looks so delish.. and we love foccacia.. i have never tried making it at home but i do have all the ingredients handy so am definitely trying this out today

    Reply
    • Amy

      March 23, 2018 at 10:20 am

      Definitely worth trying! I make a batch and eat off of it for 3 or 4 days. Such an easy way to add some interest to lunch!

      Reply
  4. Markie

    March 22, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Every time I try to make bread I mess it up! I am going to give this one a try fingers crossed I get it right.

    Reply
    • Amy

      March 23, 2018 at 10:19 am

      This recipe is really hard to mess up. Focaccia is a very forgiving bread. Try it! I’m sure you’ll succeed!

      Reply
  5. Lara

    March 22, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Amy,
    What do you bake your bread in? Looks like a baking dish … is it shallower than a standard baking dish? And what size?

    Reply
    • Amy

      March 23, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Hi Lara! I use a 9×13 Corningware baking dish. 2″ deep. This dish makes my focaccia recipe the perfect thickness. I got mine at Target and I love it! I use it for everything.

      Reply
  6. Angie

    March 23, 2018 at 8:44 am

    I love bread! It’s my weakness. I thing like warm freshly baked bread with butter. This looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Amy

      March 23, 2018 at 10:18 am

      Bread is my weakness too! My favorite is dipping it in oil, but this would be amazing warmed up with butter too!

      Reply
  7. Jasmine Hewitt

    March 23, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    i’ve never made it, but would be willing to try!

    Reply

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