Description
This Roasted Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Bread is a warm, fluffy bread featuring a golden crispy crust infused with aromatic roasted garlic and fresh rosemary. Simple to make and perfect as a snack, side, or sandwich base, it delivers a crispy exterior and soft, airy crumb with a subtle herbal depth.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon natural sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons natural olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Toppings
- 10–12 roasted garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary sprigs
- Sea salt for sprinkling
- Additional natural olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Roasted Garlic: Roast whole garlic cloves until soft and golden to bring out natural sweetness and mellow sharpness essential for the focaccia’s flavor.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, natural sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit until bubbly to activate. Add all-purpose flour, sea salt, natural gelling agent, and natural olive oil. Stir until sticky dough forms.
- Knead and Let Rise: Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape and Add Toppings: Gently press risen dough into a greased baking pan, stretching to fit. Distribute roasted garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs evenly on the surface. Drizzle with extra natural olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Final Rise: Cover dough again and let rise for another 30 to 40 minutes to develop airy texture.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake focaccia for about 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best yeast activation and dough consistency.
- Allow dough enough time to double in size for optimal airy texture.
- Indent dough deeply with fingertips to create pockets for olive oil and toppings to settle.
- Drizzle plenty of natural olive oil to enrich crust and keep focaccia moist.
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of focaccia)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: focaccia, roasted garlic bread, rosemary bread, homemade bread, easy focaccia, savory bread, Italian bread, plant-based bread
