Best Focaccia (Italian Flat Bread) Recipe

Name: Best Focaccia (Italian Flat Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose additional as need; 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast, active dry; 1 each sugar; 1 each salt; 1 each water warm; 1 x vegetable oil; 1/2 each onions sliced; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1/4 each sugar; 18 each salt

Servings: persons

1
In large mixer bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup flour, yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; mix well.
2
Add water and oil to flour mixture.
3
Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
4
By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough.
5
Knead on floured surface 5 to 8 minutes, adding flour as needed.
6
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
7
Cover; let rise in warm place about 40 minutes (20 minutes for Quick Rise yeast).
8
Prepare onion topping.
9
In small skillet, saute onion in butter until soft.
10
Stir in 13 teaspoon sugar and 18 teaspoon salt.
11
Punch down dough.
12
On lightly floured surface, shape dough into a ball.
13
Place on greased cookie sheet.
14
Flatten to a 10-inch circle.
15
With table knife, cut a circle in dough about 1 inch from edge, cutting almost through to cookie sheet.
16
Prick center with a fork.
17
Spread Onion Topping over the pricked dough.
18
Cover; let rise in warm place about 30 minutes (15 minutes for Quick Rise).
19
Bake at 375 deg.
20
for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

645

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose additional as need, 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast, active dry, 1 each sugar, 1 each salt, and more.

Yes, Best Focaccia (Italian Flat Bread) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Best Focaccia (Italian Flat Bread)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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