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Close-up of a slice of Rustic Olive Focaccia, topped with olives and fresh rosemary sprigs.

Rustic Olive Focaccia


  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and flavorful focaccia bread with olives.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  7. Dimple the dough with your fingers. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with olives and rosemary.
  8. Let the dough rest for another 20 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can sprinkle coarse sea salt on top before baking.
  • Store leftover focaccia in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: focaccia, olive bread, rustic bread, Italian bread, easy bread, homemade bread