Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread Recipe
Golden, chewy, and packed with garlicky herb flavor, this Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread is the perfect sidekick to any meal—or delicious enough to steal the spotlight on its own. With a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior, it’s a homemade bread lover’s dream.
Equipment
- - Large mixing bowl
- - 9x13 inch baking pan
- - Whisk or wooden spoon
- - Measuring cups and spoons
- - Small saucepan or skillet
Ingredients
- - 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- - 1¾ cups warm water about 110°F
- - 1 tsp sugar
- - 5 tbsp olive oil divided
- - 1½ tsp salt
- - 4 cups all-purpose flour
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - 1½ tsp dried Italian herbs or fresh rosemary/thyme
- - Flaky sea salt for topping optional
Instructions
- until foamy.
- **Make Dough:** Add 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- **First Rise:** Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- **Prepare Pan:** Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil into a 9x13 pan. Place dough into the pan and gently stretch to fit. Let rest for 20–30 minutes.
- **Infuse Oil:** In a small pan, gently heat 2 tbsp olive oil with minced garlic and herbs over low heat for 2–3 minutes (do not brown). Set aside to cool slightly.
- **Dimple Dough:** Use your fingertips to press dimples all over the surface of the dough. Drizzle garlic-herb oil over the top, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
- **Bake:** Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 22–25 minutes, until golden and crisp on top.
- **Cool & Serve:** Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.