There’s something magical about making bread at home.

The smell of fresh bread baking in the oven fills the house with warmth, and that first bite of soft, fluffiness? Pure heaven.

If you’re new to bread making, don’t worry!

This beginner-friendly focaccia recipe is super easy, and you don’t need any fancy equipment.

You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen.

It’s the perfect bread for dipping, making sandwiches, or just enjoying on its own.

Let’s get baking!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

For Topping:

How to Make Focaccia

1. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Pour the yeast mixture and 1/4 cup of olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.

2. Knead the Dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

3. Shape and Second Rise

4. Preheat and Add Toppings

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Use your fingers to dimple the dough (this helps it absorb the olive oil and creates that classic focaccia texture!).
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and coarse sea salt.
Decorate with tomatoes, onions, and edible flowers.

5. Bake to Perfection

Use good olive oil! It makes a big difference in flavor.
Don’t skip the second rise. It helps the bread get nice and fluffy.
Sprinkle parmesan or mozzarella before baking for extra flavor.
Decorate with any ingredients you like. Try roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or caramelized onions!
To store: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days.
To freeze: Wrap in plastic and freeze for up to a month.
To reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.

Making bread at home doesn’t have to be hard!

This focaccia bread recipe is beginner-friendly, delicious, and so satisfying.

Whether you’re making it for a family dinner or just to enjoy with your morning coffee, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

Let me know if you try it! What are your favorite focaccia toppings?

Yield: 1

In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Pour the yeast mixture and 1/4 cup of olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Use your fingers to dimple the dough (this helps it absorb the olive oil and creates that classic focaccia texture!).
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and coarse sea salt.
Decorate with tomatoes, onions, and edible flowers.