I really enjoy making homemade bread. There’s something almost magical about mixing a few ingredients together and ending up with a crusty, golden, flavourful loaf of bread. Of course, some breads are much quicker and easier than others. I love attempting all sorts of breads, but this focaccia bread definitely falls in the quick and easy category. As long as you have a few hours to let the dough rise, it takes virtually no hands on time at all.
There is no kneading for this focaccia bread which is what makes it so quick, you literally mix everything together, let it sit for a couple hours, toss it in a pan and bake it. There’s maybe 10 minutes of hands on time. Like I said, magical!
I think I’ve tried 3 or 4 different focaccia recipes over the last couple of years, and this one is the best one by far. Its the easiest to make, and has the best flavour. And the salty, rosemary sprinkled crust is the best part. My kids eat the crust first, which just tells you how good it is since most kids will go for the soft interior of bread and leave the crust!
And the best part? You can easily double the recipe and leave half the dough covered in the fridge so you can make it again later in the week, with even less effort! Try this today, I guarantee you won’t regret it! Yield: 16-20 pieces, depending on how large you slice the bread (9x13inch pan) Note: This bread is great right out of the oven with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or even plain. The salty olive oil brushed crust is delicious without anything else added to it. Leftovers are great for sandwiches or panini’s if you have any left! Also, this recipe can be easily halved to fit in a 9x9 inch pan, or doubled to do two pans of bread. Or, you can double it, use 1/4 to 1/2 of the dough to bake immediately, and store the remainder in the fridge for up to a week. When you’re ready to bake it simply take it out and allow it to come to room temperature (about 2-3 hours) and then continue with the shaping and baking instructions. Ingredients Directions Notes Source: Adapted from Fast & Easy Artisan Breads .
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