Easy Focaccia Bread

This simple focaccia recipe creates a beautifully airy, golden bread topped with fragrant olive oil and herbs. Perfect for elevating any meal with just a touch of handmade love.

Amy LaBelle's Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon of The Winemakers Kitchen Buzz'd Raw honey

• 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 dash ground black pepper

• 1 cup warm water (105-115º)

• 3 tablespoons of The Winemakers Kitchen olive oil

• 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

• Various sliced veggies

  
  

Directions:

1. Mix the yeast and water in a small bowl. Let proof for 10 minutes, until bubbles begin to form.

2. In large bowl, stir together flour, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Add the yeast mix and olive oil to the dry ingredients and combine.

3. When dough has pulled together, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

4. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with damp cloth and let rise in warm place 25 minutes.

5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Punch dough down, place on greased baking sheet. Pat dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle (doesn't have to be perfect).

6. Using your knuckle, make indentations in the dough about 1/2-inch apart, then prick dough with fork.

7. Brush top with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan.

8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown

   
   

Amy's Recipe Tips:

Let the dough take its time. A slow rise allows the focaccia to develop wonderful flavor and that signature soft, airy texture. Be patient, it’s worth every moment.