Traditional Recipe

Carla's Rosemary Focaccia

Extra Soft & Fluffy

Rosemary Focaccia
Prep: 15 mins
Resting: 4 hrs
Cook: 20-25 mins
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500g Type '0' Flour (or Bread Flour)
  • 🫧 5g Active Dry Yeast
  • 💧 250ml Lukewarm Water
  • 🫒 30ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 🌿 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 🧂 Fine Salt (for dough)
  • 🧂 Coarse Salt (for topping)
  • 26cm Round Baking Pan

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Activate Yeast

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and let sit for 2-3 minutes until activated.

2

Mix & Knead

Add flour, olive oil, and fine salt. Knead vigorously until a soft, smooth dough forms.

3

First Rise

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 3 hours (until tripled in volume).

4

Shape Dough

Transfer to an oiled pan, gently spreading it out with your fingertips from the center to the edges.

5

Top & Second Rise

Top with olive oil, coarse salt, and fresh rosemary sprigs. Cover and let rise for 1 more hour.

6

Bake

Bake in a preheated static oven at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes until beautifully golden.