Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Bread (Thin)

This was the first recipe I ever used for focaccia. It is based off of a recipe from Inspired Taste. It is so was so simple and fun to make. Plus, it’s crispy at the top, chewy in the middle, and delicious all over. I know you’ll all love it!

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Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • 1/4 teaspoon honey

  • 2 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

    Directions:

  • Get 1/2 a cup of olive oil & mix it with thyme, rosemary, and pepper - heat it up & stir for 5 minutes or until it’s aromatic

  • Put the water, honey & yeast, stir & let sit

  • Add 1 cup flour and 1/4 of the olive oil mix to the bowl, stir & let sit for 5 minutes

  • Stir in the remaining flour and 1/2 tsp salt

  • Knead 10-15 times

  • Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and let sit in a warm area of your kitchen

  • Set a timer for an hour

  • When the hour is up, preheat your oven to 450

  • Oil your baking sheet with a bit of the remaining oil and press the dough down into the pan and add dimples (as shown above)

  • Top with the remaining oil mixture and let sit for 20 minutes

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes (golden brown)

  • I then added salt, left to cool, and served with marinara sauce