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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 loafs 619g

Recipe makes 2 loafs)

Calories 1502
Calories from Fat 275 (18%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 30.6g 47%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 21%
Monounsaturated Fat 20.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2630mg 109%
Potassium 450mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 264.0g 88%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g 41%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 36.9g 73%

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Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Recipe #82337 | 2¼ hours | 2 hours prep | add private note
Kim D.

By: Kim D.
Jan 28, 2004

Nothing is better than smelling fresh rosemary and fresh baking bread! This has been a favorite of mine for several years now. Prep-time includes rising time.

2 loafs (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, 1 tablespoon rosemary and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  2. 2
    With a wooden spoon, stir in water and 3 tablespoons olive oil; beat mixture vigorously for 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Cover bowl with a clean towel and let dough rise in a warm place, away from drafts, until doubled in size (about 40 minutes).
  4. 4
    Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead for one minute.
  5. 5
    Lightly oil two large baking sheets (I use baking stones).
  6. 6
    Divide dough in half, placing one half on each baking sheet.
  7. 7
    Press or roll out each to a 10-inch round.
  8. 8
    Cover rounds with clean towels and let rise until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
  9. 9
    Preheat oven to 400°F.
  10. 10
    With finger tips, make indentions all over surface of focaccia and brush each round with 1/2 tablespoon remaining olive oil.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle rounds with remaining rosemary and sea salt.
  12. 12
    Bake 15 minutes or until golden.
  13. 13
    Cut in wedges and serve warm.

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From: loatc

On Nov 16, 2009

This was my first time making bread and I followed these directions exactly and the dough did not rise. I believe it may be because the yeast needed to be disolved in the water first? Please amend the recipie so beginers like myself don't have to waste time or ingredients. I am sure the recipie is great just by reading the reviews however by not having the directions correct, it can be a dissapointment to first time bakers.

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    From: MollyJ

    On Nov 1, 2009

    I do not have a big standing mixer so I deviated slightly from the recipe, doing it "like mom used to". I dissolve the yeast in the water with just a scant tsp of sugar, let the yeast foam up for 10 minutes then add the oil. Then I gradually mix in the flour, beating it after each addition and then I kneaded the dough by hand for 5 minutes. I've made this with rosemary and salt--very stunning--but today I just made it with mixed italian herbs and about 1 tsp of granulated garlic in the dough. Makes a more pedestrian product. But I use this recipe when I want two rounds of Focaccia and it always gives a really nice textured and tasty loaf.

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  • From: Lizzie-Babette

    On Mar 1, 2004

    This is now my favorite, "go to" recipe for focaccia! I made it as directed, with two exceptions: I did not have bread flour, so used regular, all-purpose flour, and also sprinkled a mix of Italian herbs into the flour before mixing. The directions and rising/cooking time were perfect. I did, however, cook the loaves separately; one on a baking stone and one on a baking sheet. The loaf on the baking stone came out the best - crustier and a nicer golden brown. The bread was absolutely delicious and looked wonderful. I'll be using this recipe a LOT - it really doesn't take very long to make, and the taste is scrumptious. Definite winner, Kim!

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  • From: Susie in Texas

    On May 2, 2004

    Excellent bread recipe, Kim!! I was amazed at how easy it was to prepare this bread. My family loved it. We ate one round immediately and we're having the second one tonite. This recipe would be so easy to experiment with. I think next time I make it, I am going to try a mixture of Italian herbs inside and sprinkle some grated parmesan on top. Thank you so much for this lovely recipe!

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