How to focaccia recipe the best focaccia bread that’s perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. This easy recipe is perfect for both beginners and seasoned bread bakers!
I truly believe that the secret to the best focaccia bread is using a great-tasting olive oil. You don’t need to spend lots of money, just use the olive oil you enjoy. We have Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil in our kitchen and love it. Fresh garlic is essential for perfect garlic focaccia.
I use two cloves, but for a really garlicky bread, you can increase that. Use what you love and have available to you. I love rosemary focaccia, so I always use fresh rosemary. In the photos below, I’ve also added some fresh thyme.
If you don’t have access to fresh herbs, we have shared dried substitutes in the recipe below. Yeast, warm water, and sugar help the bread rise and give it structure. The warmth of the water and the sugar wake up the yeast. Use honey, maple syrup, or sugar. All-purpose flour is perfect for making focaccia bread.
You can use bread flour, but the bread will be a bit chewier. Salt and pepper make the bread taste amazing. Just like when we season soups and sauces, it’s important to season bread dough. Steps for Making Focaccia Bread From Scratch As I mentioned above, focaccia bread is one of our favorite yeast breads to make at home. It’s perfect for beginner bread bakers. Our easy recipe makes delicious fresh bread in no time and requires very little from you. Here are the basic steps with photos for making it.