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Herbaceous Italian Focaccia with Rosemary and Sea Salt

This delicious and aromatic Italian focaccia is infused with the earthy notes of rosemary and topped with flaky sea salt to bring out an irresistible flavor and texture.

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·By Troy·
Herbaceous Italian Focaccia with Rosemary and Sea Salt
Prep
1 h 3 min
Cook
3 h 10 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
8

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Herb Oil

  1. 1

    Heat the oil

    In a small saucepan, heat 80ml olive oil over low heat.

  2. 2

    Infuse with herbs

    Add the rosemary sprigs and sliced garlic, stirring gently for 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cool and rest

    Remove from heat and let it cool, allowing the flavors to infuse into the oil.

Preparing the Dough

  1. 1

    Combine dry ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, salt, and yeast.

  2. 2

    Form the dough

    Gradually add lukewarm water and 60ml olive oil, mixing until dough forms.

    Tip: Ensure the water isn't too hot, as it can kill the yeast. Pro Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for less effort and superior consistency.

  3. 3

    Knead the dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

How to Make Herbaceous Italian Focaccia with Rosemary and Sea Salt

Total time: 4 h 13 min · Yields 8 servings

  1. 1

    Rising the Dough

    Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours until doubled in size.

  2. 2

    Shaping the Dough

    Deflate and stretch the dough onto a greased baking sheet, creating dimples with your fingers.

  3. 3

    Infusing with Herb Oil

    Brush the dough generously with the cooled herb oil, pressing rosemary and garlic into the dimples.

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