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Basic Focaccia
Basic Focaccia is a traditional Italian recipe for a classic simple version of focaccia bread garnished with rosemary leaves. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Italian version of: Basic Focaccia.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
(+3 hours proving)
Serves:
6–8
Rating: 
Tags : Bread RecipesBaking RecipesItaly Recipes
Basic Focaccia: Classic Italian recipe for a flatbread that's dimpled with the fingers to decorate and garnished with rosemary leaves.
Ingredients:
500g bread flour
2 tsp dried yeast
sea salt, to taste
8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
40g coarse cornmeal (optional)
rosemary leaves, chopped, to garnish
Method:
Add the flour to a bowl then dissolve the yeast in 350ml of warm water. Cover and leave for 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy. Form a well in the flour and gradually add the water and 4 tbsp of olive oil, mixing to incorporate. Turn out onto a floured board and quickly knead for 2 minutes (the dough will be very wet). Clean the bowl, dry it and then oil it. Place the dough in the bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
Leave in a warm spot for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size. Knock the dough back and roll out on a surface sprinkled with cornmeal. Place dough in a 30 x 23cm baking tray and press out evenly. Cover and leave for an hour. Mix the remaining olive oil with a little water and dip your fingers in this. Use your fingers to press hollows in the focaccia.
Sprinkle over the chopped rosemary leaves then transfer the focaccia to an oven pre-heated to 220°C and bake for 20 minutes.
