This recipe came from my mother-in-law. She has been making it for years. When we got married, I knew this was one recipe that I had to learn to make, and learn to make well. I was so glad that it was an easy recipe to learn. I have made it many times since then. We really like this recipe. It works great with Italian style meals like spaghetti or lasagna. The leftovers make great sandwiches.
This bread recipe works for me. And for more great bread recipes see the Bread Round Up.
Foccaccia
- 1 Tablespoon yeast
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 5-6 cups of flour
- course salt like kosher or sea salt – optional
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup of water. Stir to dissolve. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups water, yeast mixture, 4 cups flour, and salt. Stir until all combined and knead in remaining flour until smooth and not sticky. I use my Kitchen Aid mixer, but my mother in law has made it by hand for years. Knead until it forms a nice smooth dough, about 5 minutes. Put dough in a greased jelly roll style pan.
Let rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled. Sometimes this takes 3 or so hours.
Punch down and stretch and press carefully to fit into pan.
Cover and let rise 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Carefully press to make shallow wells in the dough with your fingers.
Carefully pour 1/3 cup olive oil over the dough. Sprinkle with salt.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 – 40 minutes.
Cut into squares and serve.
Note: You can also sprinkle herbs on this after you place the oil on it.
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Lynn, thanks for sharing this “tried and true” recipe. I will have to give this a try.
Thank you, also, for commenting on my blog regarding the More With Less Cookbook that I mentioned. I have so many favorite recipes from that book! You’ll see, once you start trying them.
I’ve always thought this bread looked way too complicated to make. Plus, I’m spoiled with my bread machine. But you have made it look pretty easy. I’m adding it to my list of recipes to try. Thanks!!
Yummy – I love good Foccaccia bread and this looks truly scrumptious. Thank you so much for participating in the Need to Knead Bread Round-Up. I truly appreciate it.
I love new bread recies. Thanks for sharing. Your site is beautiful – glad I stopped by.
That looks delightful, can’t wait to try it!
Thank you so much for participating in our bread roundup, Lynn. Love Focaccia and it’s so easy too. Don’t forget to visit the participants listed on my blog too for more great recipes.
That looks very interesting. I’ll have to give it a try later on.
Susan
I think I can do this! I’ve been looking for good, easy and delicious recipes.
Thanks so much!
Hmmm, this just might be my contribution to the Thanksgiving day feast – looks wonderful!
Thanks so much!
Come by my place today as I’m having a Birthday Week giveaway & WFMW post combined.
Have a fabulous day!
Kristin
Oh, why did I come visit today…I love foccacia! I could eat a whole loaf or whatever you would call it myself. I’ve made homemade and I also like Costco’s foccacia. We’ve made pizza’s with it…now that’s yummy.
Focaccia is one of my favorite breads! How neat that you can make your mother-in-law’s special recipe.
I will have to try this thanks.
This bread looks incredible!! I want some. Right now.
Your recipes look great!
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