This homemade Focaccia Bread is topped with black and green olives, red onion and artichokes. Use the best olive oil you can get and sprinkle with sea salt for a result that will equal any true Italian bakery.
I like bread. Heck...I might even adore the stuff, all kinds from loaves covered in chunky seeds to chewy crusty French baguettes and let's not forget about sourdough or brioche! What would we do with no bread? Can you imagine having no grilled cheese sandwiches or French toast?
You'd also be right in thinking that making your own bread can be a task, but I swear it doesn't have to be. Trust me guys, people go crazy over this Rosemary Focaccia and it's not that hard to make.
All about this focaccia bread
Some bread doughs can be pretty fragile and need some babysitting but focaccia bread isn't like that. As long as you use lots of good extra virgin olive oil and pick some awesome toppings or fresh herbs to add to the dough, you'll be sound.
In fact, focaccia bread actually likes to be poked and prodded all over. Those ripples and indentations are made by pushing your fingers into the dough before it's last rise.
Best toppings for focaccia bread
- Fresh herbs
- Cheese such as Parmesan or Asiago
- Fresh diced vegetables
- Onions
- Bacon and blue cheese
- Sliced apples or pears
- Lot's of flaky sea salt and good olive oil
Serving your homemade focaccia
- Serve with pasta
- Dip the bread into olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- slice it in half, fill it with turkey, cheese and arugula and make the best panini
- Dip it in clam chowder
- Make crispy croutons and add to your favorite salad
- Grilled cheese and tomato soup
