#1 Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and maple syrup. Stir until frothy, then let sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom #2 To the same bowl, add 1 cup flour and ¼ cup olive oil. Stir to combine and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Add remaining 1 ½ cups flour and salt. When dough starts to come together, knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size #3 In a ramekin, combine ¼ cup olive oil, garlic cloves (from 1 bulb), and 1 tbsp rosemary. Bake for 20-30 minutes, checking to prevent burning, until fragrant #4 Cut the top off the second garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake for 20-30 minutes #5 When dough has risen, pour half of the infused oil into a shallow oven-safe pan, coating the bottom and sides. Stretch dough to fit the pan and rest for 10 minutes #6 To a small bowl, add softened butter and squeeze in roasted garlic. Mash into a smooth paste, and spread on top of dough. Dimple the dough, pressing in garlic butter, and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and thyme. Pour remaining infused oil on top and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let bread cool on a wire rack before serving.
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An easy, same-day focaccia bread recipe. Ideal as an appetizer paired with a dipping oil, or as a sidekick to a Sunday Sauce.
#1 Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and maple syrup. Stir until frothy, then let sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom #2 To the same bowl, add 1 cup flour and ¼ cup olive oil. Stir to combine and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Add remaining 1 ½ cups flour and salt. When dough starts to come together, knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size #3 In a ramekin, combine ¼ cup olive oil, garlic cloves (from 1 bulb), and 1 tbsp rosemary. Bake for 20-30 minutes, checking to prevent burning, until fragrant #4 Cut the top off the second garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake for 20-30 minutes #5 When dough has risen, pour half of the infused oil into a shallow oven-safe pan, coating the bottom and sides. Stretch dough to fit the pan and rest for 10 minutes #6 To a small bowl, add softened butter and squeeze in roasted garlic. Mash into a smooth paste, and spread on top of dough. Dimple the dough, pressing in garlic butter, and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and thyme. Pour remaining infused oil on top and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let bread cool on a wire rack before serving.
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