Garlic and Basil Focaccia Bread
A simple and delicious focaccia bread topped with garlic and basil.
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- •600 grams Strong white bread flour
- •1 tsp Table saltUse 1.5 tsp if using kosher salt
- •2 tsp Instant yeastOr 20 grams fresh yeast
- •360 grams WaterRoom temperature, bottled water preferred
- •1.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oilFor oiling the baking pan
- •15 grams Fresh basil leaves
- •50 grams Extra virgin olive oilFor topping
- •3-4 Garlic clovesAbout 15 grams
- •0.5 tsp SaltFor topping
- 1
Add 600 grams of strong white bread flour to a bowl.
1 min
- 2
Mix in 1 tsp of table salt (or 1.5 tsp if using kosher salt).
1 min
- 3
Add 7 grams (2 tsp) of instant yeast and mix.
1 min
- 4
Add 360 grams of water and mix until dough forms.
2 min
- 5
Cover and let rise for 45 minutes at room temperature.
45 min
- 6
Oil a baking pan with 1.5 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
1 min
- 7
Prepare topping by blending 15 grams of basil, 50 grams of olive oil, 3-4 garlic cloves, and 0.5 tsp of salt into a paste.
5 min
- 8
Turn out dough, shape into a rectangle, and place in the oiled pan.
5 min
- 9
Spread the basil and garlic mixture over the dough and dimple with fingers.
5 min
- 10
Cover with cling film and let rise for 45 minutes.
45 min
- 11
Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F).
10 min
- 12
Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
20 min
- 13
Remove from oven, drizzle with olive oil, and let cool on a wire rack.
5 min
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