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Focaccia served and ready to eat
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Focaccia

A light, dimpled Italian bread drenched in olive oil and scattered with rosemary and salt — irresistible.

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2 hrPrep
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25 minCook
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8Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 500g strong flour
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 350ml warm water
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • Rosemary
  • Flaky salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water and 2 tbsp oil into a wet dough.
  2. Let it rise for 1 hour, then transfer to an oiled tray.
  3. Rest another 30 minutes, then dimple all over with oiled fingers.
  4. Drizzle generously with oil, scatter rosemary and flaky salt.
  5. Bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes until golden.
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Tara’s tips

  • A wet dough gives the light, airy crumb.
  • Be generous with the olive oil — it makes the crust.

Serving suggestions

  • Lovely warm, torn and dipped in oil.

Storage & reheating

Best day of; reheat to refresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Add toppings?

Cherry tomatoes, olives or thinly sliced onion all work.

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