Herb Focaccia
Celebrate the holidays in style with this homemade bread, packed with aromatic herbs and featuring the perfect texture!
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 (1/4-oz.) packet instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)
- 2 1/3 cups warm water (90°F to 100°F)
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
For the assembly:
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp. fresh sage leaves
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp. flaky sea salt
Instructions
- For the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and instant yeast. Add the warm water and 2 tablespoons of oil. Using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon, mix the dough until a sticky dough ball forms.
- Drizzle the top of the dough and down the sides of the bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Use a rubber spatula or hands to flip the dough to coat in the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 3 days.
- For the assembly: Pour ¼ cup of oil into a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the dough into the prepared pan, turning to coat with oil. Gently press the dough to stretch it into the corners of the pan. (It is okay if it doesn't completely fill the pan; it will cover more area as it rises). Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough expand and come to room temperature, 3 to 4 hours.
- About 45 minutes before you’re ready to bake the focaccia, preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Use fingers to dimple the entire surface of the dough, gently stretching the dough, without tearing it, to fill the pan. Sprinkle the surface of the dough with parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme leaves. Drizzle the surface with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle with the flaky salt.
- Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 16mgIron: 2mg
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