Ultimate Focaccia Bread Loaf (Printable Version)
Fluffy, golden focaccia topped with fresh rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect for sharing or making sandwiches.
# What You'll Need:
→ Focaccia Dough Ingredients
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1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
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1 teaspoon honey
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2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
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3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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¼ cup olive oil (for greasing the pan)
→ Focaccia Topping
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons water
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (for sprinkling)
→ Toppings for Sandwich (optional)
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Pesto sauce
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Prosciutto
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Fresh mozzarella
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Arugula
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Tomato
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Kosher salt
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Sweet balsamic glaze
# Steps to Follow:
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Mix warm water and honey in a cup. Add yeast and let sit for 7-10 minutes until foamy.
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In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Pour in yeast mixture and stir until no dry flour remains. Add olive oil and mix until absorbed. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes until puffed.
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In a small bowl, mix olive oil, water, minced garlic, rosemary, and salt. Set aside.
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After the dough has rested, use the stretch and fold method. Wet your hands, stretch and fold the dough four times, then let rest for 30 minutes. Repeat this process two more times.
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Pour olive oil into a 9x13 non-stick baking pan. Transfer dough to the pan and stretch to fit the edges. If difficult, let rest for 15 minutes before stretching again. Cover and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy.
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Dip hands in cold water and use fingertips to poke dimples in the dough. Release large air bubbles by gently lifting the edges.
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Stir topping mixture if separated, then drizzle evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake at 450˚F for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Cut focaccia in half. Spread pesto on one half, layer prosciutto, arugula, mozzarella slices, tomato slices, drizzle balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with kosher salt.