Focaccia Bread Recipe: Easy & Delicious

Recipe & photo via allrecipes.com

Absolutely had to share this Focaccia Bread recipe. The reason being that it is so much of a family food in our home that after a two day hiatus, my children were heard begging for it. I don't blame them. It is so delicious and goes with EVERYTHING or you can even enjoy it all by its lonesome. Sandwiches, soups, casseroles, wine & cheese are all perfect pairings for this savory bread. We here at Savory Salvations have passed this recipe on and some friends now top with various cheeses, grilled onions or olives. I use sea salt and others use kosher. YOU make it your own. It is a fun bread to try variations of just for the flavor of it all. So enjoy!

Baking Tips: 

• Invite children in the kitchen to help out. Little hands are excellent at kneading & getting messy is fun for them. Take a deep breathe and open yourself to tiny sous chefs.
• Opt for organic ingredients for this recipe. Simple staples like salt, rosemary, oil and flour are worth the minimal extra cost. Since they are everyday items your dollars will go further.
• Allow dough to fully rise in order to create that richer flavor in the bread. It will also be softer and tastier if you just give it time to rise covered in a warm room.

(Recipe below. Print page now & bake later!) 

Easiest Focaccia Recipe

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon white sugar 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1/3 cup warm water 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with flour; stir well to combine. Stir in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour is absorbed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute.
3.	Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
4.	Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
5.	Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly. Pat or roll the dough into a sheet and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with salt.
6.	Bake focaccia in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on desired crispness. If you like it moist and fluffy, then you'll have to wait just about 10 minutes. If you like it crunchier and darker in the outside, you may have to wait 20 minutes.

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