I was trying to decide what to make for a cocktail party that wasn’t a sweet dessert. Being the pastry baker I am, this was pretty tough for me. But then, it came to me! I could make savoury foccacia bread!
I thought about it for a while and second guessed my decision to make it because it wasn’t the most traditional cocktail party food out there…but I realized that the point of this celebration was to celebrate us. All of us. Each and everyone of us and what’s to come of Fiesta Friday in years to come. So, it would only make sense if I brought something that I was all about and that was bread.
I love bread, or rather I loaf bread. It’s comforting, warm, delicious and absolutely magical. Just like our weekly get togethers here on Fiesta Friday! <3
So there you have it, my focaccia bread! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do and I look forward to seeing some appetizer inspirations from the rest of you all 🙂
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Focaccia bread recipe
Ingredients (1 loaf)
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning (oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley)
Method
1. Whisk the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a measuring cup. Set aside for 5 minutes to let the yeast bloom. It will be frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the middle and pour the foamy yeast mixture inside. Stir everything together with a fork until combined and the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 10 minutes until elastic. Put the dough into a greased bowl and cover it with a tea towel. Set aside and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place until it doubles in size.
4. When the dough is ready, punch it down to deflate it. Place the dough onto a greased baking sheet and press it out until it’s 1″ thick. Cover the dough with the tea towel and let it rise for 15 minutes in a warm place.
5. When the dough is done proofing a second time, use your finger to press dimples into the dough. I made mine 1″ apart. Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning and garlic powder on top.
6. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until golden
Ugh! I remember my first focaccia bread. 😐 Anyway, let me forget that and focus on these slices of bread – I could smell them the moment when you enter Angie’s place. Yum! Happy FF, Cynthia. 🙂
Ugh I know tell me about it who would of thought such a simple looking bread would be so difficult to master!
I love focaccia and your recipe looks yummy. It’s one of the recipes that my children love helping with, seeing how many dimples they can get in their dough!!
I’m really enjoying the versatility of your website, well done you for ‘thinking outside the box’ and coming up with a worthy contribution to the party. Have fun!
That sounds absolutely adorable! My sister loves to do the same thing! Baking with others is one of the primary reasons why I love it so much in the first place!
It appears you more than met the challenge of bringing a savory snack to this weeks party! This focaccia looks fantastic!
Ive yet to master focaccia! This is a beautiful thing.. You’ve inspired me to give it another try with your recipe! Great post! ❤️
This is a perfect focaccia, and wonderful that you brought it to the party. I love baking bread, and consider it a success if they come out looking like yours!
I love focaccia bread, never thought about making it myself but you recipe makes it seem pretty easy, pinned and thanks for sharing:)
Looks gorgeous
Yum, it looks delicious – I’ve never made focaccia before but I might have to try this one!
I’m not sure if I should be encouraging you to try it or not Michelle because….it can get so addicting! And you’ll be making loaf after loaf after loaf… 🙂