Homemade Focaccia Bread

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix thoroughly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Heat the water and vegetable oil until warm (not hot). Add the warmed liquid to the flour mixture, along with the egg. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Using an electric mixer at low speed, blend until the ingredients are just moistened. Then, beat for an additional 2 minutes.

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually stir in 1 3/4 cups of flour while beating, until the dough begins to pull away from the side of the bowl. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in the remaining 3/4 cup of flour until the dough is smooth and elastic. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Cover the dough with an inverted bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Place the dough onto a greased baking sheet. Roll or gently stretch it out into a 12-inch circle. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Cover the dough loosely with greased plastic wrap and then a clean cloth towel. Place in a warm place and let it rise for 30 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Recipe View 2 mins Uncover the dough. Using the handle of a spoon or your fingertips, poke holes into the dough at 1-inch intervals. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough, allowing it to seep into the holes. Sprinkle generously with crushed rosemary. (1 minute)

Recipe View 22 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 27 minutes, or until the focaccia is just golden brown. (17-27 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Remove from the baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing and serving.